Enough Cardio?

[crossy]

Thanks for lookin in.

I was just curious if i was doing enough cardio or should i increase it some.

I do this 3 times a week in the order below then weights after (i cannot do it the other way around) i also do 1 day of just weights and 20 mins treadmill.

Treadmill - 20 Mins -10kph - Hill (level 3-4) (various incline from 1 -4) (was thinking of increasing to 30 mins)

Bike 15 Mins level 6 (intesinty medium)

Cross Trainer 15 Mins Level 6/8 (intensity medium/hard)

Rower 15 mins level 7/8 (intensity Medium/slighly hard)

I have about 90 second break in between each machine.

I then move on to weights for maybe a hour (it varies depending on day sometimes longer sometimes shorter)

I was then thinking of adding some swimming after i finished my workout maybe 30 mins or so. Is this enough?

Thanks for your help.

Crossy

 

[blueta2]

Looks like too much cardio to me. That much cardio should be done on "cardio" days and not in conjuction with your weight days.

 

[Dial_tone]

I have no problem with an hour of cardio but I think it's silly to use 4 machines to get there. Do two daily with a 5 minute break and rotate. You need to keep your HR elevated for at least 20 minutes to get any real aerobic benefit.

 

[crossy]

Thanks for the advice

 

[daveyboy2345]

Consider this for a shock or change from more repetetive cardio

do this.2x a week..sprint for 10-20 seconds straight ahead walk back to the starting line, repeat until you have a 10-16 minute workout ...your done.... for more intensity add seconds to your sprint and or walk back faster.

 

[dawookie]

I like to do cardio after lifting weights so I get the most out of the workout and then do around 60-90 minutes on the treadmill or elliptical.

IMO, Swimming is a great workout on its own. Im never hungrier than after 2000 yards in the pool. Chest, back, and shoulders pumped and lungs feel great.

 

[Smurfy]

too much or too little, depends on your goal. for general aerobic/cardio fitness, since youre only doing it 3x a week, i guess it's not overkill. if youre traininig for a show, then it;s not enough. so, what are your goals?

 

[crossy]

Sorry forgot about this thread.

Basically it was just to add cardio to my fitness regime whilst burning fat etc. Since i posted i have changed my whole workout. I do weights 3 times a week (maybe some light cardio, 20 min sor something like that) and 2/3 times a week i do HIT cardio the days im not at the gym seems to work better for me now

Thanks

 

[Smurfy]

excellent. glad you found a regimen that works for you!