Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below
Favorite type of cardio?
- Thread starter artrius
- Start date
SoreArms
New member
I also like the low impact of the elliptical, however, I think that actual running is much beter for you. The problem is that since I don't do actual running that often, when I do, it sucks. I can easily do 45 mins + on the elliptical, but burn out quick on actual turf, my legs also feel the hard impact 'casue they're not used ot it.
J
jenscats5
Guest
I hate all cardio, but if I had to pick one I'd go for the elliptical....
S
~SC~
Guest
Running is definitely NOT a good form of fat burning cardio.
Don't know if that was what your question about cardio was in regards to, but running is horrid, also very bad on the knees. Later in life you'll see what I mean.
~SC~
CEO
www.gotswole.com
As Seen In MuscleMag
International Issues 259,
264
Don't know if that was what your question about cardio was in regards to, but running is horrid, also very bad on the knees. Later in life you'll see what I mean.
~SC~
CEO
www.gotswole.com
As Seen In MuscleMag
International Issues 259,
264
GOHVYORGOHME
New member
I pretty much cut running out of my cardio routine a year ago. I am 23 right now, but I don't want to be looking back years later with bad knees. I like the eliptical, and a very brisk walk on an incline treadmill for about 30-45 mins.
Stepmill all the way. Not a stair climber, those annoy me, but a real StepMill. Also enjoy running.... (I'm crazy, I know) .... it DOES lean me out quickly when I do it on a regular basis. So while theoretically, it might not be the best form of fat-loss cardio, for ME it works like a charm.
I sometimes do the Precor Elliptical, but am finding it bothers my knees and hips when I do it regularly. Must be my body angles don't fit into the machine properly or something.....
I sometimes do the Precor Elliptical, but am finding it bothers my knees and hips when I do it regularly. Must be my body angles don't fit into the machine properly or something.....
the enforcer
New member
Elliptical machines get my vote.
gingersnap
New member
stepmill looks like a torture machine to me, never ending stairs what a nightmare..LOL
My favorite is elliptical
My favorite is elliptical
S
~SC~
Guest
OXANDRIN said:
That makes no sense. The eliptical is only as easy/hard as you input on the settings.
"Real" cardio is any cardio one does that gets him/her into the fat burning zone.
Running is NOT that zone brutha, it stinks! If you wish to be a skinny b-ball player, fine, but how many fitness buffs/bodybuilders do you see running?
Exactly.
~SC~
CEO
www.gotswole.com
As Seen In MuscleMag
International Issues 259, 264.
More coming soon!!!
OXANDRIN
New member
~SC~ said:
my point wasn't so much about bodybuilders........
if you look at the people on these boards most of them carry decent amounts of weight (fat/muscle). their goals are all different but people doing cardio are generally looking to lose weight (fat/muscle) walking on a treadmill burns anywhere from 200-400 calories an hour. running any where from 600-1000.
I run 8 minute miles at a heartrate of about 130-140. I'm 21 years old so i'm working at about 65-70% of my max.
for weight loss running is best. why? cause you burn the most calories during and after. you also increase your body's ability to use fat as energy.
S
~SC~
Guest
OXANDRIN said:
Ummm, Oh.....
So, beat up your ankles/knees/lower back to burn up "calories" which is not indicative of fat loss? Run just to run huh??
I know many aren't bodybuilders, but burning lean muscle tissue "just because" is not something I really knew anyone, regardless of goals, would really want to do. Especially seeing as the more lean mass one held ON TO, the LESS one would have to RUN.
I guess you learn something new everyday.
~SC~
CEO
www.gotswole.com
As Seen In MuscleMag
International Issues 259, 264
More to come soon!
OXANDRIN
New member
~SC~ said:Ummm, Oh.....
So, beat up your ankles/knees/lower back to burn up "calories" which is not indicative of fat loss? Run just to run huh??
I know many aren't bodybuilders, but burning lean muscle tissue "just because" is not something I really knew anyone, regardless of goals, would really want to do. Especially seeing as the more lean mass one held ON TO, the LESS one would have to RUN.
I guess you learn something new everyday.
~SC~
CEO
www.gotswole.com
As Seen In MuscleMag
International Issues 259, 264
More to come soon!
I think a person can get extremely lean without cardio......
Is there significant studies and/or scientific evidence supporting that burning calories at a higher HR doens't = the same fat lamount of fat loss as lower HR calorie burning in the end with all other things being equal?
irish_pride
New member
i prefer to play sports i think running is really boring.
football
football
LetsGoMurphys
New member
What do you guys think about HIIT? My routine is 2 minutes at 3.8 mph then up to 5.2 for a minute, then 6.2 for another, 7.2 for another, 8.2 for another back down to 5.2 and repeat four times, on my last 8.2 minute i jack it up throughout the minute til i hit about 9.4 at the end.
i just started playing raquetball after my workouts and i haven't had this much fun doing any type of cardio in so long. ill never use a stairmaster again if i have a partner to play raquetball with. My dad is 51 does triathalons, marathons, biking, swimming, but mostly running and hes probably the healthiest person i know. I dont know where people think running gives you bad knees. Running will only aggravate any type of knee/ankle/back/leg injury you already had. hes 51 and can outrun any firefighter at his station that is in their 20s.
S
Sebastionv
Guest
[
for weight loss running is best. why? cause you burn the most calories during and after. you also increase your body's ability to use fat as energy.[/QUOTE]
this is true...it turns up the metabolism...
oh, yeah I see football players etc. run all the time in college and I didn't see them lose any muscle from this. Actually, sprints has shown to increase lbm... alot faster than walking on the treadmill..
good post bro!
for weight loss running is best. why? cause you burn the most calories during and after. you also increase your body's ability to use fat as energy.[/QUOTE]
this is true...it turns up the metabolism...
oh, yeah I see football players etc. run all the time in college and I didn't see them lose any muscle from this. Actually, sprints has shown to increase lbm... alot faster than walking on the treadmill..
good post bro!
mystic_man
New member
Hrmm swimmin into dangerous waves in shark infested water.. weee. Thats motivation. Heheh playin. I like swimming the most I think.. It feels like it hits all areas plus I get a tan at the same time.
J
jenscats5
Guest
Xizor said:
All right! Another walker!!
I've walked 16 miles in one day (measured with a pedometer) and 54 miles in a weekend.....Love walking....more interesting than the machines at the gym.....The hub & I walk to the gym every day...
J
jenscats5
Guest
JKurz1 said:
Oh I know, I do HIIT 1-3x per week in addition.
As long as you only play 18 holes of golf & stay away from the bad for you 19th hole.....
Texas Ranger
New member
Guys, what's a good cardio progression for someone at the intermediate level looking to get lean? I plan on starting out at 35 minutes 3 times a week in the AM(Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday)and weight train 3 times a week(Monday, Wednesday & Friday). Should I boost it to 45 minutes 3 times a week, then when the fat loss slows down add a 30 minute day on Tuesday?? Evaluate, then add another 30 minute day on Thursday, then Saturday?? I'll be using an Inclined Treadmill at roughly 4.0-4.5 mph. NO running for me!!
S
Spartacus
Guest
sport sex
JKurz1
Banned
I see people do this and rave about it...........mainly because they take their sweet ass time (go get water, towel off, etc.) in between stations........IMHO, this defeats the purpose of cardio (letting or HR get back to resting).........Id much rather hit one machine for intense 30-35minutes, not letting my body recover until the timer reads 0:00..........COLD238 said:
COLD238
New member
well for your info i have my on gym at home and have evrything set up so i can go directly to each station with out missing a beat.after 12 years of the one station for cardio thing i have found this works best for me now.dont look at my post and think i am some kid here who does not know what he is doing.JKurz1 said:
Lao Tzu
New member
SoreArms said:
I'm in the same situation. I like running as its higher intensity, but calf and knee problems prevent me from running.
On the bright side due to my weight and the fact taht i use the higher resistance levels the computer says i burn about 1300 kcal/hr on the elliptical. I have no idea how true that is though.
Boxing is fun cardio too. So is anything physical done with friends (paintball, basketball, football, bicycling, bukkake, etc)
so for fat burning and NOT muscles loss, incline treadmill would be the best. That is what I always thought. Anyone want to explain to me what a HIT is? Also what is the heart rate I should be staying inbetween. SC what do you recomend for cardio, BTW im not goin for the skinny ass B-ball player look ;-)
Mike
Mike
SAPlaya213
New member
i myself like to mix it up on a treadmill.....im on a cutting routine so i usually do a 30 min cardio session.......i walk for 2 mins at 3mph, then run for 1 min at 6.5-7 mph......i alternate for 30 mins doing that WHEW that gets the metabolism up and down and up and down.....u will definately see a BIG difference with this......i can vouch for that !! Plus u will be sweating like a whore in church......
I used to run ~5 miles x 5 days a week first thing in the morning when I was "cutting" and then I'd go lift in the afternoon 5 days a week. My lifts dropped when I started running in the mornings like that, and a buddy of mine told me to get really cut I should run LESS and I thought he was nuts. For the last three weeks, due to a new job I started, the only cardio I've done is 4-5 miles on Saturday and Sunday, and then I play hockey one night a week. I lift weights on my lunch break M-F and sometimes I'll go do some weight work on Sunday night. I have burn more fat, and gained muscle, while doing this new routine. So while I'm not answering the "What's your favorite type of cardio?" question, I just figured I'd share that for anyone who's thinking you have to do a ton of cardio to burn fat.
FistOfCain
New member
I enjoy using the stationary bikes but more than 30 mins gets a bit boring
The_first_athlete
New member
Elliptical -
Doesnt running increase your heart rate too much putting you in the cardio vascular range instead of the fat burning range?
I love how I can do 45-60 minutes with the elliptical without being short of breath at any given moment plus, it burns nearly twice as many kcals per hour making the whole shit worth it. Bro, I aint gonna run like a mad man for measly 300 cals in 45 min.
Doesnt running increase your heart rate too much putting you in the cardio vascular range instead of the fat burning range?
I love how I can do 45-60 minutes with the elliptical without being short of breath at any given moment plus, it burns nearly twice as many kcals per hour making the whole shit worth it. Bro, I aint gonna run like a mad man for measly 300 cals in 45 min.
FitBlondeChick
New member
I like running, elliptical, step aerobics and jumping rope
When im done i feel like with cardio i look like
but i feel like 
When im done i feel like with cardio i look like
but i feel like 
Silvertide
New member
I'm confused. I thought HIIT was supposed to be great for fat loss. I always did intervals of 30 second sprints followed by a 60 second jog. I'm guessing my heart rate is getting too high and I'm burning off too much muscle. How can you do HIIT without taking the heart rate too high?
mrhoon
New member
Right now I run to the park close to my house and run trails. There are many steep hills to climb and I race my dog up them. He always kicks my ass, but its still fun. Kindof a HIIT, after a hill I need to walk a bit to recover. A few of those, walk home to cool down, stretch, no more than 45 min.
When I was going to gyms I liked the step mill.
When I was going to gyms I liked the step mill.
michoncameoa
New member
god running is not that bad get a good pair of shoes and dont ovwer due it and your knees will be fine
Redshoteye
New member
until my knees give out i will be all about running... nothing more effective
The best form of cardio by far is skipping...It is a fact that skipping takes 3 times the effort of running, gives your a good respiratory rate...Tops for fitness.
Also helps alot with fitness, everyone knows how to run, but skipping gives you balance co-ordination and that something extra.
Remember if your down for time a 10 minute skipping session is the same as a 30 minute run.
Thanks, Kustom.
Also helps alot with fitness, everyone knows how to run, but skipping gives you balance co-ordination and that something extra.
Remember if your down for time a 10 minute skipping session is the same as a 30 minute run.
Thanks, Kustom.
1_more_rep
New member
very dumb question...but elliptical is the machine that makes you look like you're skiing, right?
DynamiteKid
New member
Biking (Road, mountain), skiing, ultimate frisbee, and basketball.
Forget about this stationary garbage.
Forget about this stationary garbage.
monstermmf
New member
GOHVYORGOHME said:
Try having two replaced ACL's...
harbinator
New member
I usually do most of my cardio on stationary bikes but I do some treadmill and have been incorporating the elliptical into my routine. I have a very messed up ankle and a bad knee (both have gotten better with my weight loss) so the bike was the only thing that didn't aggrevate either of these.
I dunno what it is about the elliptical maybe its my height but it makes my quads burn like fire like Im not getting full extension of my leg and it makes it where I can only go for 5 or so minutes where I can do a hour on the bike.
I dunno what it is about the elliptical maybe its my height but it makes my quads burn like fire like Im not getting full extension of my leg and it makes it where I can only go for 5 or so minutes where I can do a hour on the bike.
KIAN
New member
kustom said:
It's amazing that this thread went for 4 pages before someone mentioned skipping. Low intensity is great for warming up prior to working out. High intensity is great for burning off calories. Good for improving co-ordination, stability, balance, rhythm and best of all you can take it where ever you go.
_________________________
KP -- Fitness Basics
pintoca
New member
actually, why the debate?
ANYTHING that gets your Heart rate to the requried point and keeps it there for the time you have alloted yourself to do cardio is good cardio.
Depending on how fit your cardiovascular system is, you might find it hard to get the bpm going in the bike or even the elliptical... for most people, though, running is a sure-fire way of getting the bpms up (I'm not a running advocate).
so what is for me the best cardio? the one that gets my heart beats up to the 150bpm range with the less perceived effort (if I'm crapping out from minute 5, chances are I won't make it to the last minute)
ANYTHING that gets your Heart rate to the requried point and keeps it there for the time you have alloted yourself to do cardio is good cardio.
Depending on how fit your cardiovascular system is, you might find it hard to get the bpm going in the bike or even the elliptical... for most people, though, running is a sure-fire way of getting the bpms up (I'm not a running advocate).
so what is for me the best cardio? the one that gets my heart beats up to the 150bpm range with the less perceived effort (if I'm crapping out from minute 5, chances are I won't make it to the last minute)
ghettostudmuffin
New member
Track and stair sprints for me.
I do 10 sprints on the turf and I usually mix up the lengths, but none less than 40 yds. The other session I do quick steps up the stairs and double stair sprinting alternating each.
Sprinting on turf is not that hard on you at all because the surface is spongy and softer than a treadmill. Neither is running UP stairs imo because even though the knee has a good deal of force on it you are generating momentum uphill and thus aren't slamming your body so much.
I think alot of people have issues with running because they either A. run on concrete which is fuckin dumb, B. don't know whether there feet pronate or supinate and haven't bought a pair of "running" shoes that are designed for their foot type, C. work into it too quick not realising that until the body gets used to the plyometric nature of it you have to tone it down at first and build it up, and D. do endurance running which SUCKS because it does weaken your legs and is alot of repetitive impact whereas sprints are the opposite.
Also, elliptical and cycling may be great for steady state cardio, but you'll run like a slug compared to a sprinter because your body can't deal with any type of plyometric exercise.
Just my opinion.
I do 10 sprints on the turf and I usually mix up the lengths, but none less than 40 yds. The other session I do quick steps up the stairs and double stair sprinting alternating each.
Sprinting on turf is not that hard on you at all because the surface is spongy and softer than a treadmill. Neither is running UP stairs imo because even though the knee has a good deal of force on it you are generating momentum uphill and thus aren't slamming your body so much.
I think alot of people have issues with running because they either A. run on concrete which is fuckin dumb, B. don't know whether there feet pronate or supinate and haven't bought a pair of "running" shoes that are designed for their foot type, C. work into it too quick not realising that until the body gets used to the plyometric nature of it you have to tone it down at first and build it up, and D. do endurance running which SUCKS because it does weaken your legs and is alot of repetitive impact whereas sprints are the opposite.
Also, elliptical and cycling may be great for steady state cardio, but you'll run like a slug compared to a sprinter because your body can't deal with any type of plyometric exercise.
Just my opinion.
kimchee411
New member
I too loathe cardio, but I'd have to say nothing beats a nice jog outside, in the fresh air, with the world bustling around you. Also, since it's an actual path, visual cues keep my mind a little busy tracking progress instead of looking at a stupid ticking clock. I like eliptical in terms of the exercise itself, but it's so damn boring being in the same position, staring at a wall or TV.
Similar threads
