I'm interested in people's cardio habits. Do you perform cardio regularly. How often? Before/after lifting or off days? What are your favorite cardio machines? What are your favorite cardio types indoor/ outdoor, steady state, hiit? Interested in all things cardio. Thank you for your replies.
jesterspirit
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Well, let’s see. I hit my recumbent bike every morning when I get up then again after my weight training later in the day 5 days a week. Both sessions are steady state. Often my training requires HIIT doing heavy carries like farmers, sandbag or yoke. Sometimes an AMRAP event within a certain time limit.
For the HIIT i prefer outdoor training and the steady state I prefer indoor.
Outdoors I can see a target and physically move to it. So much easier than sitting on a stationary machine watching numbers tell me how far I’ve virtually gone. But, I live in Alaska and getting outside to ride my bike or even to walk isn’t always feasible.
I won’t lie though if I have to skip cardio I feel guilty but I don’t miss it. I’m not the biggest cardio fan.
Shvabic
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5x lifting, 3x cardio. Only lower body cardio (stationary bike) after my upper body only workouts to minimize interference effect. LISS in Zone 2 or 3 for about 15 to 20 minutes. Works very well for a decent endurance base. I do cardio for health and to improve my lifting.
TexasRobotGuy
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I go for a bike ride on the weekends. Usually 5 or so miles. and lift if time allows those days as well. I have a crazy schedule so I don't plan a rest day they just occur on random days.
Johanjefit1
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static bike when i rest my three minutes between my sets. =24 sets x 3 minutes= 72 minutes of cardio+ everyday walk 20 minutes with the dog
LostNatureGirl
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I love running outside. I run and lift on the same days to get 2 full days of recovery. I hate the treadmill 😂 Every week I run 3 easy runs, 1 track runs and 1 long run. I am training for a marathon and I do have a track coach so she just tells me which run to do. ✌️
SeptemberLee
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I really don’t enjoy cardio at all. I avoid it every chance I get 😆 I like the idea of breaking it up like jesterspirit does. I can handle 10-15 minutes and would do it daily if that’s the case! I generally choose incline walking for 20 minutes, interval sprints for 15 minutes or stairs. I’ve tried rowing, but I’m usually “over it” after 5 minutes. With the exception of interval sprints, I keep my target HR at about 130/135. And I usually only do sprints 1-2 times a week.
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For the HIIT i prefer outdoor training and the steady state I prefer indoor.
Outdoors I can see a target and physically move to it. So much easier than sitting on a stationary machine watching numbers tell me how far I’ve virtually gone. But, I live in Alaska and getting outside to ride my bike or even to walk isn’t always feasible.
I won’t lie though if I have to skip cardio I feel guilty but I don’t miss it. I’m not the biggest cardio fan.