Cardio ideas

the most neglected , but most awesome bit of cardio equipment the rower. I like stairmaster as well. All cardio can be boring, vyt uts mire ibteresting when you get results, make progress and maybe have some music. A lot of people just go through the motions though.

I prefer to do cardio after weights as i like to be at peak so i cna manage to lift heavy things.

The nie weather is here so outside is a nice place to be especially when the suns shining.

Ooh, yeah. The rower is great. If you haven't tried a spin class yet, see if your gym offers them. You get super sweaty and you can really feel the burn in your legs. Plus, with the music and class setting, it doesn't get boring. Try running outside to get off the treadmill if you can.

do the classes! i love classes! try as many of them as possible and make a schedule involving the ones you loved.

I generally stick with the treadmill and elliptical (although I used to ride the stationery bike for miles everyday and had amazing calves) at the gym. However, most of my cardio is classes - Zumba and water fitness. I also like the Les Mills classes if you have those (Body Pump, Body Flow, etc.) They are cardio with weights and awesome. I always do a little bit of cardio before weights to get my heart up.

I really like riding my bike....a lot. I like doing a little swimming and hiking as well.

MamaBirdBoss wrote: »

Stairmaster. It's SO EASY on the joints. No one thinks it will be, but it is. It will always have a special place in my heart for that alone.

Am I to surmise that you're implying that running is hard on your joints?

details.com/blogs/daily-details/2014/12/health-myth-running-is-bad-for-your-knees.html

menshealth.com/health/biggest-running-myth-debunked

To the OP.....+1 on the rower but ease into it and make sure you're using proper form. I use mine for x-training, I know people who use it at their weapon of choice. If you're getting bored running on a treadmill (it would make me crazy too) give some thought to running outside, it can add a whole new dimension to your running, especially as the seasons change

I get super bored with my cardio if I don't switch it up constantly. I try out different classes, different instructors (2 instructors teaching the same class can be 2 very different classes!) and different intensities. I hate the treadmill with a passion, but running outside on a trail is bliss for me.

Right now I'm doing Zumba, yoga, bootcamp, heavy lifting and running, alternating in spin, step and swimming. I recently heard about a class called Drums Alive that sounds really cool. Also, there is a free offering of it in the park next week, so I am totally trying it out. Basically, it's stability balls and drum sticks and the workout is drumming on the ball.

BrianSharpe wrote: »

MamaBirdBoss wrote: »

Stairmaster. It's SO EASY on the joints. No one thinks it will be, but it is. It will always have a special place in my heart for that alone.

Am I to surmise that you're implying that running is hard on your joints?

details.com/blogs/daily-details/2014/12/health-myth-running-is-bad-for-your-knees.html

menshealth.com/health/biggest-running-myth-debunked

To the OP.....+1 on the rower but ease into it and make sure you're using proper form. I use mine for x-training, I know people who use it at their weapon of choice. If you're getting bored running on a treadmill (it would make me crazy too) give some thought to running outside, it can add a whole new dimension to your running, especially as the seasons change

I was a runner for years--track and cross country--and had to stop for a long time. The motion of lifting my leg back at the end of a stride caused pain.

There's a thing called "runner's knee" for a reason, and knee injuries are also the most common injuries among runners. Running doesn't cause DEGENERATIVE joint problems, but it does cause acute ones.

RRB2000 wrote: »

The rower is a great idea..I've never done that one. My gym does have classes, I just haven't worked up the nerve to try any yet. I have ran outside before, but once I joined the gym I just wanted to utilize all they have but also not feel confined to the treadmill since I have one right at home too. I will try the row machine tonite actually, and think I'll do it AFTER arms. Thanks for the ideas.

The rowers your gym has are likely Concept2 machines, as they're the most widely recognized and most reliable. I wouldn't worry about your ARM workout, but if you row with proper form, it's killer for your legs! It's truly a wonderful machine.

I'd recommend studying form a bit. People complain that rowing is bad for your back or knees. It's actually good for both if done properly. Here's a link to some form videos: http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/training/technique-videos

Spinning!

RRB2000 wrote: »

I have always preferred the treadmill and running on it. Not walking. I'm getting a little bored with that now. Any suggestions of other good burning, make you sweaty cardio I can try at the gym? I've been trying the elliptical, can only get about 10 minutes out of that right now. I've been doing 30 min running at about 4.5-5.2. I have no desire to up it, I just like it b/c I am sweaty and feel like I did something when I'm done. Also, I usually do my 30 min cardio and then do strength training. Should I do cardio at the end, or is beginning "better."

Hi, I agree with previous posts of the rowing machine, it burns calories and will definitely warm you up super quick. Personally, I love trx trainjng system and you can work mega hard on this too! Hope this helps!

+1 for gym classes. I'm addicted to them, esp spin

While doing trademill you can do alternate as running(3 mins) then 30 reps weighted pile squats...follow this for 5 rounds.It is equally good as one of the HIIT training.
Not as effective as HIIT .