Effective Low Impact Cardio???

[heregothere]

treadmill is really bad on your shins since the rebound is blunted and can be even harder on your knees and back if the machine is warped (pretty common in gyms where people pound the machines day in and day out).

take this from a former distance runner.

if you must use a machine (i don't see why you can't go out and walk if you have the time to hop onto a machine, but to each their own), try to do the elliptical for two days, then the bike for one, and repeat, so you are switching up the muscles being used and so that you don't neglect the almighty hamstrings by using the bike.

 

[Socrates]

Walking is best! or you could always do 20 rep set squat snatches.....doggy style position might not hurt.......

 

[Texas Ranger]

The reason why I can't get out and walk around is I have to watch my kids during the time I have scheduled to work out. I would not be able to concentrate.

 

[Synpax]

need to get your heartrate up to 65% to burn fat and 85% of max to build cardio ability.

So swiming is good, maybe a punching bag or a rowing machine. It doesn't have to be lower body exclusive.

Elipticals are good but.... damn does it look ghey seeing a guy on them at the gym.

 

[JKurz1]

AND of course, that's why we are there...to look cool......dont know about you guys, but I wear shades when im on the elliptical in case Synpax shows up..........

 

[Texas Ranger]

Up for Mr.X!!

 

[dzuljas]

use one of those stationary bikes with back support.......shouldnt bother your knees...........walking wont get your heartrate up enough to burn fat unless u are powerwalking and i dont think u wanna do that and look like a homo walking around the neighborhood

 

[Texas Ranger]

Guys, I stopped off Oshman's yesterday to test ride some equipment before I bought anything. Man, I ran across a heck of a deal! They had a Schwinn Stationary Bike that normally runs $400 for $199.97. I could not believe it! I rode that MOFO like Lance Armstrong and it DID NOT budge!! Get this! It has a 30 year warranty on the frame, 2 years on parts, and 1 year on labor!!! The funny thing is they had crappy Proform bikes with HORRIBLE 90 day warranties for $250-$350. I'm also going to get a cheap Treadmill and do some powerwalking to alternate.

 

[Brett44444444]

Swim! Fully body, almost zero impact, works lung capacity, pace can be as fast/slow as you want/its fun/you can see beautiful people in bathingsuits....I really dont think there is much of a better option for cardio...

 

[Texas Ranger]

Bro, I can't swim to save my life... LOL!!!