Getting better cardio

[bivk]

Wow, I just got back into MMA recently, and I'm fucking out of shape. I've always had bad cardio but not this bad. I went a good 5 minutes and I was completely gased. Throat was killing me, felt the urge to throw up, and I had no energy to go anymore rounds. I fucking hate that feeling. I hate giving up because I'm too exhausted.

I've also gained 30-40lbs since the last time which might attribute to it, but this is pathetic. When I used to wrestle at 130, I was able to beat people in heavyweight classes. For some reason I've lost my upper body strength, and cardio, even though I hit the gym constantly. I was seriously a fucking beast at 130. Literally stronger than most of the people on the team. I didn't have the bench press power compared to them, but I had a strength which was sick.

Anyone got any tips or routines to build better cardio and endurance?

 

[armo72]

Try the eliptical machine. It is very easy on the joints and allows you to regulate your heart rate easier IMO. Try 40mins cardio/fat burn before or after your weight routine.

 

[boss_]

Combat Conditioning. Keg Training. Hill Running.

I was seriously a fucking beast at 130. Literally stronger than most of the people on the team.

How much you wanna bet I can throw a football over them mountains...?

 

[OMEGA]

run 2-3 times a week for a base
or every other day

 

[bivk]

I'm trying better to get my cardio up without losing a shitload of weight. It took me alot of work to get to the point I'm at now.