Cardio is the devil
ebyla85
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I hate cardio . I did 15 mins of cardio , And 45 Mins of weights . will I see any results even if I lowered my cardio. I guess I shall see . Lol
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Yes. Fitness is for exercise, calorie deficit for weightloss. So it is okay to cut most of your cardio.
However, it is important not to skip your warming up before weight training though, so about 10 minutes (on stationary bike) should do.
Also, there is plenty of other cardio out there that is not a treadmill or eliptical. If you want some more cardio you can add walking/hiking, swimming, dance lessons, gym classes, jumping on a trampoline, etc.0 -
I despise cardio but it's a necessity for me. I just whack on some tunes and get it done.0
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You dont have to do exercise for weight loss.
Cardio is useful for heart lungs and endurance.
Its also good for burning calories depending on how much you do. You have to do quite a bit though for significant burns.
If you hate it then maybe find a form of it you dont hate like swimming, walking a class or a sport.
If you dont wnat to dop it then dont , many just do weights or no exercise. Imo your progress might be slower, but as you are only doing 15mins anyway then you wouldnt be burning much c100-150 calories about a packet of chips or half a small chocolate bar.
I quite like it and seeing my fitness improve. It cna be boring if in the gym, but music helps.0 -
I do cardio because I'd rather sweat it out a few times per week on the treadmill (in addition to strength training) and have a good looking body and a healthy heart and lungs than just look good and still keel over at 60.0
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unrelentingminx wrote: »I do cardio because I'd rather sweat it out a few times per week on the treadmill (in addition to strength training) and have a good looking body and a healthy heart and lungs than just look good and still keel over at 60.
Ditto on that one.
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There are necessary "evils" in life. I'm a believer if you tell yourself you "hate" it, then it makes the workout 100x harder and you lose motivation and focus to start and complete it. I think you'll find some reason to like it after a few weeks. Something that makes it more personal for you. I don't know where you're starting at with your fitness, but the day will come when you can do something cardio related just a little better than the day before. And it will trigger your motivation, realizing that those 15 minutes were worth it. Sure you can lower it. You'll likely see results if you stick to your weights. It will just be a different kind of results (like sacrificing some endurance building).0
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You know what else is the devil? The dentist. Blood work. Having to go to work to make money. I could go on and on.
There are pros and cons of everything in life.
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ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »unrelentingminx wrote: »I do cardio because I'd rather sweat it out a few times per week on the treadmill (in addition to strength training) and have a good looking body and a healthy heart and lungs than just look good and still keel over at 60.
Ditto on that one.
Yep. Exactly. People who do cardio are healthier in general, because they're conditioning their heart/lungs.
E.g: Lowering your resting heart rate can be done with regular cardio.0 -
I hate cardio . I did 15 mins of cardio , And 45 Mins of weights . will I see any results even if I lowered my cardio. I guess I shall see . Lol
You don't have to do cardio if you don't want to or do not like it. A decent resistance training plan coupled with good diet will be enough for general health and looking good.0 -
And cardio helps fight depression and improves your moods. Maybe not while your doing it, if you're not enjoying it, but after you have done it for a while you will notice a difference. You just have to find something you enjoy. Go for a bike ride, hike some trails, kayaking, jump roping, dancing or swimming. Just put some music on and dance around the house while you, clean or cook dinner or get ready in the morning. There are many different things you can do to get your heart pumping.0
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What people don't seem to realize is that lifting has cardiovascular benefits as well. You don't have to "do cardio" (as in running, dancing, HIIT, etc) in order to get your heart rate up. It's all about intensity.
But no, you don't need cardio in order to lose weight.0 -
I think it bears keeping in mind that resistance (weight training) does have cardiovascular benefits much as cardio (or particularly weight bearing cardio) has benefits to improve bone density, muscle strength and so on (damn you hills...).
There is some degree of crossover between the two.0 -
LyndseyLovesToLift wrote: »What people don't seem to realize is that lifting has cardiovascular benefits as well. You don't have to "do cardio" (as in running, dancing, HIIT, etc) in order to get your heart rate up. It's all about intensity.
But no, you don't need cardio in order to lose weight.
I completely agree! By my third or fourth set, my heart rate is definitely up there.
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I hate cardio . I did 15 mins of cardio , And 45 Mins of weights . will I see any results even if I lowered my cardio. I guess I shall see . Lol
If you really feel that you need some cardio, try something different until you find a cardio you like. I walk and take a water aerobics class
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Here's the CDC guide lines, may not work for everyone, but they worked for me.
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm0 -
Plenty of other ways to get cardio that aren't even in the gym. Swimming, hiking(my favorite), playing sports of some kind. Find something that you enjoy or it's going to feel like a chore. Even just taking a brisk walk outside instead of the treadmill is much more enjoyable.0
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I'm not a huge fan- but it makes you a better athlete- 15 minutes 2x a week is more than adequate to check the box.
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And cardio helps fight depression and improves your moods. Maybe not while your doing it, if you're not enjoying it, but after you have done it for a while you will notice a difference. You just have to find something you enjoy. Go for a bike ride, hike some trails, kayaking, jump roping, dancing or swimming. Just put some music on and dance around the house while you, clean or cook dinner or get ready in the morning. There are many different things you can do to get your heart pumping.
Any strenuous exercise fights depression and improves your mood. It's from the increase in dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels. You get that effect from lifting heavy as well as intense cardio. That being said, I cardio for the health benefits. Being a smoker who is on and off the wagon a lot, I need all the edge I can get when it comes to cardiovascular health.
Also, while I find that lifting helps me more when it comes to weight loss/body recomp, I actually find that the effects of cardio benefit my day-to-day life more. You don't have to do a LOT, and there are hundreds of options to choose from, so I recommend to keep changing it up until you find something you don't hate. For me, it was the Zombies, Run! app. I hate pretty much all cardio machines and don't particularly like running either. But I can manage to get myself out for 30-60 minutes a few times a week if there are fake zombies involved.
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unrelentingminx wrote: »I do cardio because I'd rather sweat it out a few times per week on the treadmill (in addition to strength training) and have a good looking body and a healthy heart and lungs than just look good and still keel over at 60.
Another ditto.0 -
I'm just the opposite--I love cardio (running!) and see weight-lifting/resistance work as a necessary evil.0
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Even as a trainer, I despise doing it. However it's hard to deny that it's beneficial to my overall training. The key is finding a cardio exercise you'll continue to do for life. Right now for me it's jog/walk OUTSIDE for about 30-60 minutes a day. Gives me a chance to listen to daily news on my phone and just get "within" myself at a lower intensity.
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Over the long weekend, my bike rides through the green countryside, bright sunshine, and fresh air were complete torture.0
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Play music, movies, or shows out of smartphone while on treadmill/stationary bike/elliptical. Takes the boredom away.
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I hate cardio . I did 15 mins of cardio , And 45 Mins of weights . will I see any results even if I lowered my cardio. I guess I shall see . Lol
Time to find a new form of cardio?Over the long weekend, my bike rides through the green countryside, bright sunshine, and fresh air were complete torture.
My 19km run on Saturday past these evil falls was diabolically... pleasant.
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Thanks ! I just get so bored of cardio .Yes. Fitness is for exercise, calorie deficit for weightloss. So it is okay to cut most of your cardio.
However, it is important not to skip your warming up before weight training though, so about 10 minutes (on stationary bike) should do.
Also, there is plenty of other cardio out there that is not a treadmill or eliptical. If you want some more cardio you can add walking/hiking, swimming, dance lessons, gym classes, jumping on a trampoline, etc.
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You dont have to do exercise for weight loss.
Cardio is useful for heart lungs and endurance.
Its also good for burning calories depending on how much you do. You have to do quite a bit though for significant burns.
If you hate it then maybe find a form of it you dont hate like swimming, walking a class or a sport.
If you dont wnat to dop it then dont , many just do weights or no exercise. Imo your progress might be slower, but as you are only doing 15mins anyway then you wouldnt be burning much c100-150 calories about a packet of chips or half a small chocolate bar.
I quite like it and seeing my fitness improve. It cna be boring if in the gym, but music helps.
So true ! I washed my earphones in the washing machine . Haven't bought anymore yet that's probably why it's so much more boring lol . Another form of cardio I'll try . Thanks a lot .0 -
There are necessary "evils" in life. I'm a believer if you tell yourself you "hate" it, then it makes the workout 100x harder and you lose motivation and focus to start and complete it. I think you'll find some reason to like it after a few weeks. Something that makes it more personal for you. I don't know where you're starting at with your fitness, but the day will come when you can do something cardio related just a little better than the day before. And it will trigger your motivation, realizing that those 15 minutes were worth it. Sure you can lower it. You'll likely see results if you stick to your weights. It will just be a different kind of results (like sacrificing some endurance building).
I still want endurance I guess I just ust need to find a new love for cardio lol0
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