Ummm I seriously hate cardio

try something else still in the cardio category-
low impact aeobic videos, exercise bike, jumping jacks, jump rope, running in place, and lots more.......

I hated it too until I found something I liked.. I really got into Zumba then I got ballsy and am doing Insanity.. After watching the first video my mom gave me 3 days.....well I have less then 2 weeks left and I am done.

I am still not a big fan of cardio but I did find some that i enjoy..that is key.. it has to be fun for you..

i hate it too. then i realized what i hated was machines and anything that seems choreographed and doesn't make me think i could kick someone's *kitten* by learning (ie zumba vs capoeira)

i agree with those who say find stuff you like.

i'm pretty competitive so i like running because i can always try to beat my time. i also like martial arts because i can pretend i'm in an action movie. i also like swimming because it feel like playing. most things involving machines like elliptical or rowers i'd rather eat baby vomit

I don't have a gym membership, so classes aren't an option for me right now. It takes so much effort to talk myself into running that I usually run out of time before I even get to it, lol. I just found a really cool free app for circuit/interval training (Sworkit) . I found it on my iphone, but I think they have it for android, too. You tell it how long you want your workout to be (they have certain set times like 10, 20 or 30, 40 etc minutes), and what type of workout you want (strength, cardio, stretching) and they give a random list of exercises along with a timer for each one. I just tried it this afternoon. It was too hot to run, and I didn't feel like doing a DVD. It's supposed to come up with a different routine every time.

I hated it until I got better at it.

So I went out jogging with my husband this evening and I must say that after becoming used to my heavy lifting routine, I like hate cardio. It sucks! Really sucks! Headed home to pick up some heavy stuff. Humph!

I can totally relate!!! I would rather lift any day. Now that i am closer to my goal weight my trainer told me i didnt have to do as often or as intense/long cardio any more....music to my ears!! I do 2-3 times a week max for about 40 minutes if i can take it that long lol

I enjoy it when I consider it more for recreation than calorie-burn or personal records.

me too, the only time you'll see me running is for my life....I do love dancing though and zumba is a great cardio workout for me at least...up to 600 calories burned(using HRM, not MFP) and spin class which is a mix of both cardio and strength training for your legs at least.

DANCE! :happy:

Cardio hurts your gains. The most cardio I do on a regular basis is walking <1 mile to the gym and that's only if it's nice out and I feel like it so maybe three times a week.

I don't have a gym membership, so classes aren't an option for me right now. It takes so much effort to talk myself into running that I usually run out of time before I even get to it, lol. I just found a really cool free app for circuit/interval training (Sworkit) . I found it on my iphone, but I think they have it for android, too. You tell it how long you want your workout to be (they have certain set times like 10, 20 or 30, 40 etc minutes), and what type of workout you want (strength, cardio, stretching) and they give a random list of exercises along with a timer for each one. I just tried it this afternoon. It was too hot to run, and I didn't feel like doing a DVD. It's supposed to come up with a different routine every time.

Have you tried Nike Training Club. Great app, great workouts. I am always drenched afterwards!

I hate running too but I love other things! If you don't have a lot of options then look into Tabata intervals, only 4 minutes - short but supposed to be intense so work hard!