I started working out a lot more this summer and have become really bored with my cardio routine. I usually do the precor or the treadmill. What do you suggest?
JTsGal829
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i hate cardio!! lmao.. but i can so see myself sticking to anything that was more like a dance routine... how bout a kickboxing class or something along those lines????
jessamyn78
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I loved kickboxing when I took it but my schedule jumps around a lot so I'd like something that isn't a scheduled class. Maybe I need a new program for the treadmill, like interval training.
Mrs. V 2008
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the elliptical??
nifheim
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get the firm dvd's they kick yuor *** but it works
jessamyn78
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That is the precor in my gym. I have exhausted every routine on there. I used to be fine to do 45 min of cardio, now I'm struggling with 15.
JTsGal829
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How bout running or rollerblading? in the gym you can try maybe doing some kind of circuit training where u do each task for a few minutes then switch.. something to change it up a bit.
KSquared
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INTERVALS! It's easier mentally because you can look at like you only have to get through a few minutes at a time.
It is also better for burning calories. Interval training challenges your body differently, and keeps your metabolism higher than running at a constant pace. So you continue to burn calories after your workout is over.
You can also circuit with weights. Start with 30sec each machine, and pick 4 or 5 machines for a circuit, and include about a 1min sprint on any piece of cardio. That'l burn the same amount, probably more calories than straight cardio machines.
Good luck!
jessamyn78
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I have a pretty good weight routine going on, but I think it's a good idea to throw cardio in the middle instead of doing all weights, then all cardio.
mrspalomino148
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I have the same problem! ... have you tried doing high inclines? I usually do 30 min. of the treadmill on an incline of 15 with a speed of 5, this way your sort of jogging ... this defiantly kicks my butt into shape!
jessamyn78
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I have the same problem! ... have you tried doing high inclines? I usually do 30 min. of the treadmill on an incline of 15 with a speed of 5, this way your sort of jogging ... this defiantly kicks my butt into shape!
That sounds like a good idea too. I really need to do something. I am working out now more than I have in 2 years and I am at my highest weight ever. I am also weight training so I know I won't drop a lot of weight but I would like to see a difference. I am going to the gym about 5 days a week and weight training on 1 or 2 body parts each time and doing 1/2 hour of cardio.
lb9977
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I used Netflix to get all different workout dvds.... I get one, have it for a while when I get bored I get another one. My favorite so far is the Firm Bootcamp. it is an awesome workout and its really fun.
jessamyn78
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That's a great idea. I never thought of doing that.
I tried the intervals on the treadmill today. I was only on 4.2 and I was exhausted after a 1/2 hour!
