What cardio works for you?

scout200 · 06-24-2010, 05:08 PM

Love it or hate it, cardio exercises are vital. What do you do to burn calories and keep your heart rate up?

-Scout

Ozz · 06-24-2010, 08:09 PM

HIIT seems to be best for me. I just started playing hockey after an 8-year hiatus, and carrying the extra 60lbs. around the rink is a killer workout too.

JCHC413 · 06-25-2010, 03:47 PM

HIIT here too. I am trying some LIT right now but not really trying to lose weight yet. I actually havent weighed in in a while Ill do that tomorrow...

lightningsix · 06-26-2010, 09:51 AM

I have the same question I guess lol. Cardio is really kicking my ass lately and I just can't find the motivation. I try telling myself just 20minutes of good cardio and I'm done but then I don't feel I've done enough in that 20min but meh.

scout200 · 06-29-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightningsix

I have the same question I guess lol. Cardio is really kicking my ass lately and I just can't find the motivation. I try telling myself just 20minutes of good cardio and I'm done but then I don't feel I've done enough in that 20min but meh.

Hey lightningsix,

Have you thought about HIIT?

-Scout

scout200 · 06-29-2010, 03:13 PM

Hey Ozz & JCHC413,

Are there any articles or vids that you would recommend for someone (me) interested in learning more about HIIT?

-Scout

JCHC413 · 06-29-2010, 06:02 PM

no not really that I know of, Im sure you could google something. I know in lyles new(er) fat loss book he talks about some combo of the two.

The typical protocol I follow is:
warm up 5 minutes
intervals of 30-60 seconds as fast as I can go, then 1-2 minutes slow jog/walk

how many intervals depends on how im feeling, usually I do about 10 though, and the times depend on how good of shape Im in at the time.

Or if at a track I used to do this:
jog 1/4 mile
do about 5-10 100 yard sprints rest=walk back to start, catch breath go again

then jog another 1/4 mile

The basic concept is just that your sprints should be sprints, go all out, then let yourself recover and do it again. Your sprints should always be shorter then the rest.

scout200 · 06-30-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCHC413

The basic concept is just that your sprints should be sprints, go all out, then let yourself recover and do it again. Your sprints should always be shorter then the rest.

Have you noticed a lot of benefits from HIIT?

-Scout

JCHC413 · 06-30-2010, 05:51 PM

Its been the best form of cardio for losing the lbs, and I can watch my endurance increase on how long I can sprint and how many of them I can do from week to week.

ross88guy · 08-08-2011, 03:03 PM

HIT works for me as well as interval sessions on the running track. I find treadmill running pretty boring so I find that the more cardio that I can do outside the better.

Open water swimming is something else that I have started to really enjoy. It keeps you toned as well as being good for cutting.

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leveraged_buyout · 08-08-2011, 05:25 PM

I like kettlebells. Doing c&p's or snatches for time or descending sets with very short rest periods. Burpees kick ass as well.

metalmessiah · 08-09-2011, 02:08 AM

^^ Someone keep an eye on this one! It has "edited spam link" all over it.

Edit: Never mind, it's gone

muscledouble · 08-09-2011, 09:13 AM

I just run.

Clemenza · 09-15-2011, 10:38 PM

HIIT!!

BobbyCollins · 09-23-2011, 02:05 PM

I run for ~30 minutes each day, with alterations in days. Some days I just strait run, some days I alternate speed, and some days I play basketball or football for cardio.

mria123456 · 11-14-2011, 11:59 PM

Jog and walk is the best exercise for cardio.I experienced it i am walking 5 kms per day.

hayabusa3 · 11-16-2011, 07:44 PM

0 cardio. I don't like it and for me it's totally not necessary untill I get to singal didgits.

Kungfuhastle · 06-12-2012, 04:52 AM

I started playing Football last 1 month its greatest cardio exercise and love play a football. I lost 7 lbs within a 1 month and I’m very happy.

Phillip88 · 07-20-2012, 06:43 AM

I can truthfully state that body weight cardio works a lot better than running on a treadmill or any other form of equipment. At least for myself. I feel I work tougher and sweat more.

JoeD · 07-20-2012, 06:17 PM

Each type of cardio has it's own benefits depending on your goals. But from a body comp/health perspective high intensity wins all day over aerobic

Eddie · 03-13-2013, 03:12 AM

Well in my point of view running is the best exercise for fitness.I find fitness treadmill machine running fairly boring so I find that the more aerobic that I can do outside the better. Start normal water swimming is something else that I have began to really appreciate. It keeps you toned as well as being good for reducing.

bryanf101 · 03-14-2013, 06:46 AM

Step Aerobics
Bicycling
Walking
Running
Swimming

06-24-2010, 05:08 PM	#1
scout200 Lightweight Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 115 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	What cardio works for you? Love it or hate it, cardio exercises are vital. What do you do to burn calories and keep your heart rate up? -Scout __________________ Feel the rush...

06-26-2010, 09:51 AM	#4
lightningsix Lightweight frogger Champion! Super Flash Mario Bros Champion! Book Worm Champion! Missle Command Champion! Missile Strike Champion! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin Texas Age: 29 Posts: 483 Friends: (7) Referrals: 1	I have the same question I guess lol. Cardio is really kicking my ass lately and I just can't find the motivation. I try telling myself just 20minutes of good cardio and I'm done but then I don't feel I've done enough in that 20min but meh. __________________ How to Squat: BIG TIME!: http://www.clutchfitness.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8110

06-29-2010, 03:13 PM	#6
scout200 Lightweight Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 115 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	Hey Ozz & JCHC413, Are there any articles or vids that you would recommend for someone (me) interested in learning more about HIIT? -Scout __________________ Feel the rush...

08-09-2011, 02:08 AM	#12
metalmessiah Light Heavyweight Simon Champion! Skee Ball Champion! Centipede Classic Champion! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 28 Posts: 2,224 Friends: (4) Referrals: 0	^^ Someone keep an eye on this one! It has "edited spam link" all over it. Edit: Never mind, it's gone __________________ My goal here, right now, is to just be consistent. Last edited by metalmessiah; 08-09-2011 at 11:56 PM.

07-20-2012, 06:17 PM	#20
JoeD Light Heavyweight Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILLY PA Age: 27 Posts: 1,530 Friends: (12) Referrals: 3	Each type of cardio has it's own benefits depending on your goals. But from a body comp/health perspective high intensity wins all day over aerobic __________________ You either do it or you don't

06-24-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
Ozz Detroit Muscle Tetris Champion! Ms Pacman Champion! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clutchville Age: 31 Posts: 17,933 Friends: (25) Referrals: 11	HIIT seems to be best for me. I just started playing hockey after an 8-year hiatus, and carrying the extra 60lbs. around the rink is a killer workout too.

06-25-2010, 03:47 PM	#3
JCHC413 Guarding our Coast Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Age: 28 Posts: 2,677 Friends: (6) Referrals: 2	HIIT here too. I am trying some LIT right now but not really trying to lose weight yet. I actually havent weighed in in a while Ill do that tomorrow...

06-29-2010, 06:02 PM	#7
JCHC413 Guarding our Coast Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Age: 28 Posts: 2,677 Friends: (6) Referrals: 2	no not really that I know of, Im sure you could google something. I know in lyles new(er) fat loss book he talks about some combo of the two. The typical protocol I follow is: warm up 5 minutes intervals of 30-60 seconds as fast as I can go, then 1-2 minutes slow jog/walk how many intervals depends on how im feeling, usually I do about 10 though, and the times depend on how good of shape Im in at the time. Or if at a track I used to do this: jog 1/4 mile do about 5-10 100 yard sprints rest=walk back to start, catch breath go again then jog another 1/4 mile The basic concept is just that your sprints should be sprints, go all out, then let yourself recover and do it again. Your sprints should always be shorter then the rest.

06-30-2010, 05:51 PM	#9
JCHC413 Guarding our Coast Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Age: 28 Posts: 2,677 Friends: (6) Referrals: 2	Its been the best form of cardio for losing the lbs, and I can watch my endurance increase on how long I can sprint and how many of them I can do from week to week.

08-08-2011, 03:03 PM	#10
ross88guy Lightweight Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 27 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	HIT works for me as well as interval sessions on the running track. I find treadmill running pretty boring so I find that the more cardio that I can do outside the better. Open water swimming is something else that I have started to really enjoy. It keeps you toned as well as being good for cutting. ............ 2011 Goals: Sub 12 IronMan Tri Sub 3 Hour Marathon Blog - Brooks Ghost 4 Review

08-08-2011, 05:25 PM	#11
leveraged_buyout Lightweight Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 359 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	I like kettlebells. Doing c&p's or snatches for time or descending sets with very short rest periods. Burpees kick ass as well.

08-09-2011, 09:13 AM	#13
muscledouble Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 4 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	I just run.

09-15-2011, 10:38 PM	#14
Clemenza Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 5 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	HIIT!!

09-23-2011, 02:05 PM	#15
BobbyCollins Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belgrade Posts: 10 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	I run for ~30 minutes each day, with alterations in days. Some days I just strait run, some days I alternate speed, and some days I play basketball or football for cardio.

11-14-2011, 11:59 PM	#16
mria123456 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: new york Posts: 13 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	Jog and walk is the best exercise for cardio.I experienced it i am walking 5 kms per day.

11-16-2011, 07:44 PM	#17
hayabusa3 Light Heavyweight Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Creek C.A. Age: 39 Posts: 1,534 Friends: (4) Referrals: 0	0 cardio. I don't like it and for me it's totally not necessary untill I get to singal didgits.

06-12-2012, 04:52 AM	#18
Kungfuhastle Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	I started playing Football last 1 month its greatest cardio exercise and love play a football. I lost 7 lbs within a 1 month and I’m very happy.

07-20-2012, 06:43 AM	#19
Phillip88 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	I can truthfully state that body weight cardio works a lot better than running on a treadmill or any other form of equipment. At least for myself. I feel I work tougher and sweat more.

03-13-2013, 03:12 AM	#21
Eddie Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 5 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	Well in my point of view running is the best exercise for fitness.I find fitness treadmill machine running fairly boring so I find that the more aerobic that I can do outside the better. Start normal water swimming is something else that I have began to really appreciate. It keeps you toned as well as being good for reducing. __________________ San mateo personal training Last edited by Eddie; 03-16-2013 at 03:51 AM.

03-14-2013, 06:46 AM	#22
bryanf101 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 16 Friends: (0) Referrals: 0	Step Aerobics Bicycling Walking Running Swimming

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