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Title: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on May 09, 2007, 02:56:22 PM
just wondering. its a constant struggle to keep myself doing it
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Rimbaud on May 09, 2007, 02:57:38 PM
I do no matter what (i.e. cutting or bulking).
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Post by: wes mantooth on May 09, 2007, 03:04:51 PM
 i try....2-3- times a week....for the ticker
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Post by: THE AUSSIE GIFT on May 09, 2007, 04:33:34 PM
6 - 7 days a week every week. I put a picture on the treadmill i have of victor martinez that gives me inspiration.
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Post by: Rami on May 09, 2007, 04:37:36 PM
Every day for the last 2 - 3 years.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: HowieW on May 09, 2007, 04:38:57 PM
I do , quite a bit and if it were not for the donuts, I would a lot leaner hehe.
I actually enjoy cardio more than lifting...go figure huh ???
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: benchmstr on May 09, 2007, 04:39:52 PM
if by cardio you mean eating butter as a meal and having sex then ......yes ;D

bench
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Post by: Matt C on May 09, 2007, 04:45:20 PM
cardio.

What the fuck is that?  ???

Discuss.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: HowieW on May 09, 2007, 04:55:45 PM
just wondering. its a constant struggle to keep myself doing it

Hey John, I assume you having some motivation issues with cardio. That happens in all areas of training and diet. For cardio enhancement , consider these ideas/tips.

1. Stay with a basic , consistant realistic schedule. Far better to do a good 30-40 min 4 days week than a hit or miss plan.

2. Find the type or cardio machine you enjoy and stick with it. It is far better to do cardio you don't mind vs a "more effective" method you hate and won't stick with.

3. Try doing it first thing in morning or right after working out on an empty belly. This will be when the blood sugar is low and make it easier to get into the stored fat.

4. Use your favorite music or hit a gym with a good cardio theatre.

Good luck, Howard
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Mydavid on May 09, 2007, 04:58:35 PM
I do...all the time...sometimes 2 times a day (with a Bronkaid in my system, of course...thank's GH15 ;))!!!!!

Lisa
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Archer77 on May 09, 2007, 05:40:41 PM
I do.  The military is pretty strict about maximum weight. 
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Max_Rep on May 09, 2007, 06:23:02 PM
just wondering. its a constant struggle to keep myself doing it

Get off the treadmills, lifecycles and stair-climbers and do your cardio hiking, power-walking a hilly neighborhood, or a golf-course, climbing an outside stairway or riding a real bike. Much more enjoyable and just as effective.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Bast000 on May 09, 2007, 06:24:57 PM
I do.  The military is pretty strict about maximum weight. 

Since the demand is higher than the supply of soldiers, they should be taking and keeping everyone.
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Post by: realkarateblackbelt on May 09, 2007, 06:30:36 PM
Cardio is something "the gays" do.
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Post by: leonp1981 on May 09, 2007, 06:31:45 PM
I'm a hardgainer, so I only used to do stationary bike x 40mins once an week, and 5x3min rounds on the punch bag once a week.  It was only for general health and respiratory benefits really.

I now have a second job where I'm on my feet for 6-8 hours, so I use that as my cardio.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: realkarateblackbelt on May 09, 2007, 06:35:13 PM
hahahaha Only in America is everyday walking considered cardio.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: AVBG on May 09, 2007, 07:27:31 PM
I do no matter what (i.e. cutting or bulking).

me too.. 30-40 mins post workout.. & 1hr on non training days (2).
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: bodybusiness on May 09, 2007, 07:28:45 PM
2-3 times a week regardless of what i'm trying to do just to keep my lungs and heart functioning
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Post by: bigkubby on May 09, 2007, 08:13:38 PM
does cardio help lower cholesterol?and reduce bloodpressure?cause cardio speeds up the heart rate.discuss.
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Post by: 210 and growing on May 10, 2007, 01:10:17 AM
just wondering. its a constant struggle to keep myself doing it

I am the same - i struggle to find time to do cardio - i am up at 7 each morning and into work, lift 5.30 - 6.30, home at 7, cook tea, eat it, 8 o clock, last thing i wanna do after a hard day is think about doin cardio at f ckin 10 o clock at night once my food has digested !! But i do think some is required for respiratory benefits - not for dieting though, i have dropped weight like a stone sine i started dieting, and with cardio aswell i think this might be too quick
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Post by: Stark on May 10, 2007, 02:08:31 AM
I'll do 1h cardio every time after workout
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: 210 and growing on May 10, 2007, 02:32:41 AM
I'll do 1h cardio every time after workout

I just cannot do it - as soon as i finish my workout i need to get out of there and go home and eat
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Stark on May 10, 2007, 02:38:28 AM
I just cannot do it - as soon as i finish my workout i need to get out of there and go home and eat

It's a bitch but I really want to be ripped for my wedding, and as I have said in the other post I use the new Nautilus step walker what is hard but still walking, I cannot stand the fucking sprint bike or running for an hour.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Mat on May 10, 2007, 02:52:29 AM
I try and seperate it from my weight training - do short but really intense sessions. Normally about 5 times a week all year around.
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Post by: Tombo on May 10, 2007, 03:30:29 AM
same yeah.. 3-4 timees a week if i can squeeze it in
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Post by: americanbulldog on May 10, 2007, 03:32:14 AM
30 minutes daily, if training for a tournament, then I'll do two 45 minute sessions. 
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: smaul on May 10, 2007, 04:49:23 AM
I do martial arts twice a week for 1.5 hours, swim for 45 minutes once a week and thats about it.  Although I have noticed swimming becoming harder as body fat goes down.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: rocket on May 10, 2007, 05:03:24 AM
Very rarely.

I'm lean now from not eating enough but I've been playing soccer for a team lately and I'm certainly not fit by any stretch of the imagination.
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Post by: big L dawg on May 10, 2007, 05:05:11 AM
been doin it for a month 3-4 times a week 45min.havent lost a pound im pissed.
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Post by: MikeThaMachine on May 10, 2007, 05:11:15 AM
People who tend to do cardio aren't exactly very active people outside of the gym. I don't do cardio but most of my hobbies outside of lifting are active ones which I do on weekends. Sometimes I go riding on my 3 wheeler, play football, second job at a moving company, hiking etc... Unless your busy most of the time with personal obligations I see no reason to not use that energy from cardio to pursue active hobbies outside of the gym.
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Post by: Monster_Everything on May 10, 2007, 05:13:45 AM
If your really lazy to do cardio, just buy an 8 ball....stay up for a couple of nights and its like running a marathon.,..... plus if you get a lady freind to get down with the action, you'll get your dick sucked...just remember that she has to go back to the strip club the next day
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Rome on May 10, 2007, 05:14:37 AM
Now that I'm old cardio is a must but I HATE it. >:( -When I was younger, I'd only do it in the spring and summer (get a little leaner for  Summer)
but once you pass the 40 mark it's an all year thing.  :-\ 3-4 times a week in addition to the 4 day a week weight work out
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: natural al on May 10, 2007, 09:58:18 AM
ANYTIME I get lazy about cardio I look at these pics and they get me going, if you can't get fired up looking at that strydom pic you might be dead:
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on May 10, 2007, 11:29:24 AM
If your really lazy to do cardio, just buy an 8 ball....

i have been tossing around this idea actually
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Laura Lee on May 10, 2007, 11:32:40 AM
I do...all the time...sometimes 2 times a day (with a Bronkaid in my system, of course...thank's GH15 ;))!!!!!

Lisa
Me too!   ;D
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: ripitupbaby on May 10, 2007, 11:34:14 AM
If your really lazy to do cardio, just buy an 8 ball....stay up for a couple of nights and its like running a marathon.,..... plus if you get a lady freind to get down with the action, you'll get your dick sucked...just remember that she has to go back to the strip club the next day



Indeed.  If you are gonna party, be sure to party at your target heart rate.    :D

Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Archer77 on May 10, 2007, 01:35:04 PM
Since the demand is higher than the supply of soldiers, they should be taking and keeping everyone.


Dude, they are.  The requirements for soldiers has been lowered drastically.  They now allow people with criminal records to join which isn't such a bad idea considering what they would do otherwise. The big fellas go to what is referred to as the pork chop platoon.  And for the record, no I am not in the pork chop platoon.  I just got married six months ago and since then I have gained weight so there is  hope for me to one day join the ranks of the pork chop platoon.
Title: Re: how many of you guys actually do cardio?
Post by: Tapeworm on May 10, 2007, 06:22:58 PM
What's the name of that platoon again?


SIR, PORK CHOP PLATOON, SIR!