Best Cardio?

BodyRockerVT
BodyRockerVT Posts: 323 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
I can't do running (my body hates it, and honestly I do too)...

I can do a fast walk, I can do skipping rope, I can do exercise bike...any other suggestions? I really just need cardio at this point to burn away excess body fat...trying to keep it basic if possible.

I am doing weights too to keep up muscle mass...

Anything else come to mind?

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  • Josee76
    Josee76 Posts: 533 Member
    Insanity is really good for cardio
  • wmlpd6
    wmlpd6 Posts: 135
    Elliptical? rOWING MACHINE? Jazzercise! Anything you like to do that gets the blood circulating and the heart a thumping!
  • moran1917
    moran1917 Posts: 1,133 Member
    zumba is fun and cardio filled
  • zml_mom
    zml_mom Posts: 270 Member
    zumba is great- I try to go 3 times a week
  • ejmcam
    ejmcam Posts: 533 Member
    Elliptical was always one of my faves, but I gave it up for running (which I am not a HUGE fan of either....but I burn the most cals that way...and I'm learning to enjoy it) or else if you have access to a treadmill, try a fast walk at an incline. I would do 3.8 miles per hour at a 14 or 15 incline (which is as high as the treadmills go I think). Its really good burn, and does amazing things to your butt!
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Anything that gets your heartrate up for an extended time and that you enjoy enough to actually DO. :-)
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    some kind of dancing video? hip hop abs or booty ballet?
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Just so you know, its the calorie deficit that causes weight loss. Cardiovascular training is for increasing endurance.

    That said, I prefer no rest weight lifting complexes for cardio. Extremely intense burns.
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    Elliptical? rOWING MACHINE? Jazzercise! Anything you like to do that gets the blood circulating and the heart a thumping!
    all my favorites including step class and zumba. figure out what you love to do as it is different for everyone and just do it. if you dont like doing it or the way it makes you feel afterwards you will get bored and wont keep it up. most peoples problem , are you a social butterfly like me and love classes, do you like to workout at home,or do you prefer to workout alone on a machine?
  • indianlarry11
    indianlarry11 Posts: 32 Member
    Everything I've read lately points to intervals. They are the best cardio to boost your metabolism and burn fat. I hate running too, but I can run for 3 minutes and walk for 1 minute for 40 minutes and it goes by quick. You can also run for 1 minute, then walk for 1 minute and go anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 or more for a really good work out. There are so many different ways you can do intervals that you can do something a little different every time and keep it not so boring.
  • Jaxster92708
    Jaxster92708 Posts: 84 Member
    I am not a runner either and was doing elliptical at the gym but got bored. I do DVDs at home that incorporate cardio intervals with strength training. Love the variety.
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    zumba, zumba, zumba. if you have the wii, i just got the zumba 2, it shows you how many calories burnt because of the remote and has a belt too. best thing i found is they have workouts, 20, 45, and 60, but you can also customize your routine. i have created short ones and long ones. its great. highly suggest it. i dont even realize how long ive been doing it because it just goes by so quickly and you have so much fun. hope you find something that works for you.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    Elliptical and spinning and cycling! :)

    Also, group classes...if available...are AWESOME!
  • ncsjodi
    ncsjodi Posts: 102 Member
    I got a HRM for Christmas and tested it out this week. Wore it to zumba on Monday -- 398 calories in 45 minutes. Wore it to spin on Tuesday -- 410 calories in 50 minutes. Wore to to TurboKick (kickboxing) this morning -- 502 calories in 60 min. Of the three, Turbo is by far the most fun for me, so it wins! I haven't worn it running yet, but will do that probably next week.
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Tae Bo.
  • Ruz456
    Ruz456 Posts: 99
    Theres no "best" cardio option out there, the best type of cardio is the type you enjoy doing the most. Like you I hate running I dont enjoy it at all so for me I stick with either the elliptical or rowing machine, I LOVE those. Cardio is all about getting your heart pumping and your blood moving at your target heart rate so whatever you enjoy doing that accomplishes these goals is the best for you
  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    Cardio Kickboxing.
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    I love to swim! I can torch up to 500 cals in just 45 minutes. Its easy on the joints. & keep up with the weight training! Muscle burns fat, even when you're just being lazy :-)

    Good luck!
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    Theres no "best" cardio option out there, the best type of cardio is the type you enjoy doing the most.

    Agreed!!
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    Theres no "best" cardio option out there, the best type of cardio is the type you enjoy doing the most.

    Agreed!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,029 Member
    I can't do running (my body hates it, and honestly I do too)...

    I can do a fast walk, I can do skipping rope, I can do exercise bike...any other suggestions? I really just need cardio at this point to burn away excess body fat...trying to keep it basic if possible.

    I am doing weights too to keep up muscle mass...

    Anything else come to mind?
    The best cardio is the ONE that you will do.


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  • JennBunny73
    JennBunny73 Posts: 268 Member
    TurboJam, TurboFire are both fun and great cardio burners
  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    The best cardio is the ONE that you will do.

    I just came back on the thread to say this. Happy you beat me to it!
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    The best kind of cardio is the kind you like. I like anything with martial arts so I get dvds with that.
  • runwithmike
    runwithmike Posts: 145 Member
    Juggling a soccer ball is great cardio. At the fitness center, I prefer the elliptical machine.
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