Anybody have cardio ideas? favorite type of cardio?

[06CuriousMind]

I loveee running but I feel like I do it all the time. I don't want to get burnt out. whats your favorite type of cardio and why?

Running

Biking

Cycling class

Kick boxing

Pilates

Other

[Levin]

I don't think you need *that* much cardio? I mean, it's important to have a balanced exercise regime. Cardio is one of say 10 things to focus on :) I go to my martial arts class twice per week. It's rare that I won't build up a sweat (and I don't sweat easily). We do things like splashing hands, fighting and wrestling of course gets one sweating, then body weight exercises too. When you're running, if you're worried about your knees, you could run on grass, and also, you don't need to stomp your feet and lift your knees up high when you run. I run in a relaxed manner, holistically, trying to keep a good posture. Hiking is good too for all round fitness. You don't need to burn yourself out each time. There's this whole new craze of working out intensively for a few mins. Maybe that's a bit faddy to me. But yeah, just mix up different types of exercise. I do body weight exercises, yoga, internal martial arts. I vary my intensity. It's important to work out in a relaxed (or yin if you like) manner, too. The yin side for me is about eating well, chilling out, walking, meditation, etc.

[akadatank44]

Boxing! If you have a membership to your local y or something see if they have any workout classes. They are always fun and your workout is intense and it feels like 5 minutes but it's been an hour lol

[ZenithDawn]

boxing is not a cardio workout lol no martial arts is a cardio work out xD why people telling you this cardio is a thing in its own you do cardio work outs to help your boxing.

[akadatank44]

@ZenithDawn yeah it is. Anything that gets your heartrate. And it's just not usually boxing in the classes at the y. There are sprints and shit. Not just hitting a bag.

[ZenithDawn]

dont do boxing unless you want to take it seriously i hate going to the gym and seeing girls an guys only do it as a work out.

[06CuriousMind]

@ZenithDawn you can do it as both? What do you even mean by not take it seriously?

[ZenithDawn]

i take boxing very seriously iv even been in a few underground match's have you?

[06CuriousMind]

@ZenithDawn no lol I haven't. Can't say I ever plan on it. That doesn't mean I'm not able to enjoy boxing?

[kaylaS91]

Elliptical.
I do around an hour on it every day or every other day. It's a great form of cardio. Low impact so your knees/hips won't suffer, plus you can amp up the resistance to focus on working the glutes/specific muscles, or keep it low resistance to wok on toning more.

[Jxpxtxr]

My fav cardio is running but I also love rowing and rock climbing which is basically one big body weight exercise in combination with cardio! That's one that takes a lot of preparation though.

[kyteinthesky]

I like Cycling / biking the most because theirs so meany ways you can custom your experience with speed and agility, location ( at home / gym or outstayed ) , pulse its easy on your joints

[rgb008]

Running is my favorite. I don't really enjoy other forms of cardio.

[06CuriousMind]

Ughhh i know it sucks. I was a college catcher though and I'm worried about my knees giving out on me someday if i don't switch it up.

[rgb008]

yeah i feel ya.
maybe the elliptical machine? less impact on the knees.

[06CuriousMind]

True, true. Thanks!

[Uselessguy]

Long distance cardio is not helpful as sprint. Look at maratoners, they look sick. Do sprint, it makes you healthy instead of auswitch skinny prisoner.

[ZenithDawn]

swimming is good too dont forget that. it also is a good way to build muscle

[Uselessguy]

@ZenithDawn but it doesn't increase HGH 550% and keep you younger as sprint does.

[ZenithDawn]

isn't HGH 550% a supplement? dog im as healthy as a horse i dont use that bullshit to get this way.

[ZenithDawn]

and whats this about keep you younger? iv never heard of a single exercise that keeps you younger lol.

[Uselessguy]

@ZenithDawn nope, HGH (human growth hormone) if you are in puberty it grows you up. If you are post puberty it burns fat, builds muscle and makes your biologic age younger. There are studies about it. And it is not a supplement, you are not taking anyone. It is what your body produce like adrenaline, testosterone etc.

[ZenithDawn]

www.supplementworld.co.za/.../usn-hgh-550.jpg

so that right there isn't a supplement when its called a supplement?

[ZenithDawn]

for body building

[ZenithDawn]

and also im not taking anyone.

[ZenithDawn]

also do some factual homework on shit HGH doesn't make you younger it makes you appear younger thats it. also you know cold water showers and swimming in cold water all the time will do the same :D

[Uselessguy]

@ZenithDawn you didn't get me. I said no supplementary product. HGH is increasable by high intensity interval training like sprint. If you swim like Michael Phelps, it may increase too.
I said your body increase production of HGH 550% naturally by sprinting. I have never used any supplements. Since, we can produce them in our bodies in safe ranges.

[ZenithDawn]

Swimming is a good and the best cardio workouts you can do. i do them all the time now that i have a boyfriend with a pool XD not a big pool only like 2 times bigger then a hot tub

[carinerose]

Running, but I also do a lot of different types of exercise at home that involve cardio and strength. You have to do HIIT exercises, you can find examples on the internet.

[Jaden69]

Stairs (Machine ones). Gyms usually don't have them but it's great for cardio.

Vertical rope machine is pretty fun too, great for the core.

Of course the best way to get cardio in would be using something involving your legs.

[rjroy3]

Martial arts, biking, jump rope, sprints=jumps

[06CuriousMind]

I wish I could get into doing sprints! I loveee getting the endorphin high from a good run but I don't really get it for sprints. I never feel like i get a good work out with sprints either

[rjroy3]

Yea, the thing about sprints is that you have to already have a certain level of conditioning in order to get that same rush. You have to be able to do a lot of consecutive sprints. Not max out on 5 and be done. But I will say I've never been more conditioned by anything more than sprints. Suicides sucks, but their effects are amazing

[06CuriousMind]

Yeah it's just like a different type of work out to be conditioned for. I run about 5-6 miles 5 times a week and I can't get motivated to do a set of sprints 🙄 I've heard sprints are wayy better for you though

[rjroy3]

Yea. They're far better for you. Distance running wrecks your testosterone, which may not matter much to a woman but it will also negatively affect your immune system. Sprints do the exact opposite. Revs up your testosterone as well as strengthens your tendons, along with making you a faster distance runner. You'll catch your breath faster as well. Fully recovered in 30 to 60 seconds from any physical activity

[maiez]

I play racquetball for cardio, biking and swimming is also fun.

[The_Dude_1]

Exercise machines (treadmill, cross trainer, elliptical)

[Shaft50]

Martial arts, bodyweight stuff, like burpees, or trail running...

[Melcart23]

I love swimming. There's very few exercises, if any, that are more beneficial than swimming.

[MaiNameIsSunshine]

I like running and jump rope the best!

[BeerFarts]

Jumping jacks, plunges, and shadow boxing!

[Katy16]

I like dancing

[06CuriousMind]

I guess I didn't give very good options! That's a pretty common one haha

[idiotmanchild]

Basketball and football.

[chintita]

Dancingg💃💃

[ConsultantIsBack]

Biking n burpees!!

[sexcrazy1]

taekwondo training

[Polocrew]

Water rower lol