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Title: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 17, 2015, 04:25:49 PM
It's about that time to start getting back on the cardio/diet bandwagon. .kicked it off with an 80 min cardio session on the stair climber. ..got me thinking whats the most cardio you've ever done in 1 day..during my last prep I had a few days where I was doing 3 hrs total (3 sessions)..almost 800 cals burned in this session.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: _aj_ on February 17, 2015, 04:28:40 PM
Cue Soul Crusher to laugh at your cardio with the caloric expenditure of a GoRuck Heavy.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Quickerblade on February 17, 2015, 04:29:36 PM
It's about that time to start getting back on the cardio/diet bandwagon. .kicked it off with an 80 min cardio session on the stair climber. ..got me thinking whats the most cardio you've ever done in 1 day..during my last prep I had a few days where I was doing 3 hrs total (3 sessions)..almost 800 cals burned in this session.

I salute you.

Awesome work. keep it up
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: ritch on February 17, 2015, 04:31:40 PM
almost 800 more cals burned than my  cardio session!
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 17, 2015, 04:34:13 PM
Cue Soul Crusher to laugh at your cardio with the caloric expenditure of a GoRuck Heavy.
;D
I salute you.

Awesome work. keep it up
cheers broski
almost 800 more cals burned than my  cardio session!
hahaha
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Knooger on February 17, 2015, 04:35:57 PM
The longest I did was watching Troy while on the elliptical machine, just shy of 3 hours.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Marty Champions on February 17, 2015, 04:36:06 PM
I ran 27 miles in a day i was really narrowminded back then
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 17, 2015, 04:39:48 PM
The longest I did was watching Troy while on the elliptical machine, just shy of 3 hours.
all in 1 session. .thats crazy
I ran 27 miles in a day i was really narrowminded back then
dude thats a marathon, most I ever ran at once was 14 miles
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: oldtimer1 on February 17, 2015, 05:05:11 PM
80 minutes!  Why not a higher intensity for 40 minutes?
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Knooger on February 17, 2015, 05:11:42 PM
all in 1 session. .thats crazy

Low intensity, but I was dead at the end. I considered going for the whole 3 hours but I didn't have it in me.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Competitor 9 on February 17, 2015, 05:13:17 PM
step your game up. HITT for the win
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Quickerblade on February 17, 2015, 05:25:49 PM
Low intensity, but I was dead at the end. I considered going for the whole 3 hours but I didn't have it in me.

What music were listening too.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Knooger on February 17, 2015, 05:28:33 PM
What music were listening too.

I was watching the movie Troy.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Thin Lizzy on February 17, 2015, 05:28:47 PM
My long slow run day takes about an hour. I see no reason to do more than that, even though I easily could. Running can be addictive. You have to say enough is enough.

I don't do that treadmill crap, way too boring. This is how I roll:


(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/thinlizzy21/AC108F1D-B91A-491A-857E-4D2EC05DE3D1_zpsmngw0ret.jpg)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Grape Ape on February 17, 2015, 07:05:17 PM
It's about that time to start getting back on the cardio/diet bandwagon. .kicked it off with an 80 min cardio session on the stair climber. ..got me thinking whats the most cardio you've ever done in 1 day..during my last prep I had a few days where I was doing 3 hrs total (3 sessions)..almost 800 cals burned in this session.

In Dec, I did a 10 mile run @ approx 8 min mile followed by a 5k with a 45lb pack.

Also did a 3 hr, 25 min 13 mile ruck with 45lbs

Obviously not moving at high speeds with the weight, but you're working the whole time.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on February 17, 2015, 07:20:31 PM
I think I burnt 900 calories I don't recall the exact number , this is on my elliptical
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 17, 2015, 07:48:23 PM
Good stuff..lots of cardio warriors in here..any good suggestions what helps get you through long sessions. .I like watching old fights, 30 for 30, hbo legendary nights, let's hear em!
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Thin Lizzy on February 17, 2015, 07:48:49 PM
Any way we can shop the Basille white  van (with Goodrum)  , coming at you on that winter road?

FYI, pretty road , looks like a nice ,chilly run

I leave Photoshop to those with some ability at it.

The pic is Central Park. What makes it great is that it's closed to cars for several hours a day. So, you can run without worrying about getting clipped.


(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/thinlizzy21/85B9F8EF-E498-4811-89FD-FDD1CF353119_zpsnjatteh0.jpg)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Thin Lizzy on February 17, 2015, 07:50:36 PM
Good stuff..lots of cardio warriors in here..any good suggestions what helps get you through long sessions. .I like watching old fights, 30 for 30, hbo legendary nights, let's hear em!

I listen to Podcasts, usually business/finance oriented. For some reason, I'm not into music when I run.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: 240 is Back on February 17, 2015, 07:53:28 PM
The longest I did was watching Troy while on the elliptical machine, just shy of 3 hours.

I cannot do cardio with an erection.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Uncle Joon on February 17, 2015, 08:02:12 PM
I can't do HIIT on steroids anymore.

Only LISS.

Hate it.

Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: The True Adonis on February 17, 2015, 08:10:31 PM
I like to whisk my batter for at least 10 minutes when creaming butter.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: SF1900 on February 17, 2015, 08:12:57 PM
I like to whisk my batter for at least 10 minutes when creaming butter.

TA, I am not a very good cook. I really like chicken. What do you think is a good blend of spices/ingredients to put on boneless chicken breasts before cooking? Maybe a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper?  ??? ???
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: The True Adonis on February 17, 2015, 08:20:45 PM
TA, I am not a very good cook. I really like chicken. What do you think is a good blend of spices/ingredients to put on boneless chicken breasts before cooking? Maybe a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper?  ??? ???
Nothing.  Salt and Pepper and then make a pan sauce.  Putting spices on before, unless making like a jerk chicken or something is pointless in my opinion.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: SF1900 on February 17, 2015, 08:22:04 PM
Nothing.  Salt and Pepper and then make a pan sauce.  Putting spices on before, unless making like a jerk chicken or something is pointless in my opinion.

I dont even know what a pan sauce is. Is it sauce you make in the pan while the chicken is cooking? What would be in a pan sauce?
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 17, 2015, 08:23:47 PM
I like Thai spicy basil chicken. .or some good ok srirachia sauce on almost anything
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: dnduque on February 17, 2015, 08:25:25 PM
2 hours fasted every morning....and no you don't lose muscle....(lifetime natural/HomeTown Buffet fan)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: ritch on February 17, 2015, 08:26:58 PM
I dont even know what a pan sauce is. Is it sauce you make in the pan while the chicken is cooking? What would be in a pan sauce?

Yes... More info on this special sauce you speak of...

Not that my lazy ass will do it. I just add Ms Dash or some general tao/bbq korean sauce.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: oldtimer1 on February 17, 2015, 08:27:14 PM
I did 8 x 440 yard intervals today on a treadmill. For guys not into cardio that's 8 x one lap around. I walked  fast for a half lap (220 yards) in between for the rest part. My first was done at a 8:30 pace and the eighth interval was at  a 6:40  mile pace. I'm coming off an injury to my foot so I'm not pushing it too hard. I warm up and cool down with a fast quarter mile walk.

I hope to get 8 sub seven minute mile pace 440 yard intervals in the coming weeks. I run distance outside and rarely on a treadmill anymore. I have come to hate distance on a treadmill. Just tedious torture.  I would rather do something like 6 x  half miles or 8 x  quarter miles.

Listen to motown, pop or dance music. I need something to keep me charged up with rhythm. Some of the stuff I listen to is the best of the Four Tops, Old school Jackson Five, Bruno Mars, some rock thrown in as long as it has some rhythm in it.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: ritch on February 17, 2015, 08:28:37 PM
2 hours fasted every morning....and no you don't lose muscle....(lifetime natural/HomeTown Buffet fan)

WTF??? I use gear year round and my legs would shrivel, lol! You must have real good genetics. But 2hours??? Hope you make good cash off this, otherwise, fuck that man, lol...
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: dnduque on February 17, 2015, 08:33:38 PM
WTF??? I use gear year round and my legs would shrivel, lol! You must have real good genetics. But 2hours??? Hope you make good cash off this, otherwise, fuck that man, lol...

I'm 44 and been at it for about 30 years....lift heavy....and actually love cardio/endorphins....not great genetics. but I train for shape...but i pretty much eat anything I want and stay lean because of the cardio..and big-ish because I lift heavy and eat a lot...body has no choice but to respond
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 17, 2015, 08:37:18 PM
I did at least 12 round trips of 30 steps with a fully loaded plate at the pizza buffet last week.
This was followed by max reps squatting on the porcelain bowl.
;D
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: ritch on February 17, 2015, 08:39:22 PM
I'm 44 and been at it for about 30 years....lift heavy....and actually love cardio/endorphins....not great genetics. but I train for shape...but i pretty much eat anything I want and stay lean because of the cardio..and big-ish because I lift heavy and eat a lot...body has no choice but to respond


Would take a lot of food to fuel that indeed. Ecto here, not a big eater to boot, so none of that shit for me, lol...
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Thin Lizzy on February 18, 2015, 06:11:37 AM
Would take a lot of food to fuel that indeed. Ecto here, not a big eater to boot, so none of that shit for me, lol...

"Runners" tend to overdo it by running everyday and seeing how many miles they can rack up over the course of a week. As a result, they get that skinny weak look, which no one who lifts wants.

For lifters, you want to do 10-12 miles a week.

I do two 5k runs and one 10k, for a total of about 12 miles. During one of the 5k runs, I mix in some speed work; during the other, some sprints. The 10k is at an easy pace.

This routine works all the energy systems. You get to keep your muscle, and, as mentioned, you can eat more. Without ice cream, life is barely worth living ;)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Thong Maniac on February 18, 2015, 06:19:16 AM
"Runners" tend to overdo it by running everyday and seeing how many miles they can rack up over the course of a week. As a result, they get that skinny weak look, which no one who lifts wants.

For lifters, you want to do 10-12 miles a week.

I do two 5k runs and one 10k, for a total of about 12 miles. During one of the 5k runs, I mix in some speed work; during the other, some sprints. The 10k is at an easy pace.

This routine works all the energy systems. You get to keep your muscle, and, as mentioned, you can eat more. Without ice cream, life is barely worth living ;)

So true. My wife used to train for marathons with groups of people and she was just getting fatter. I finally said "why dont u look at these skinny fat, bad posture, knee pad wearing, broken down haggared looking people in your group. Is there anyone there u want to look like?" She finally caught on.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on February 18, 2015, 08:08:17 AM
50-60 minutes was hard until I discovered Breaking Bad.  I would pop it in and bust ass for the entire episode.  Now there's fuck all on that would keep my attenton for that long.  I get bored after 5 minutes on the treadmill.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Kwon_2 on February 18, 2015, 08:15:51 AM
Trained natural for years, just been eating heavy
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: pedro01 on February 18, 2015, 08:19:25 AM
It's about that time to start getting back on the cardio/diet bandwagon. .kicked it off with an 80 min cardio session on the stair climber. ..got me thinking whats the most cardio you've ever done in 1 day..during my last prep I had a few days where I was doing 3 hrs total (3 sessions)..almost 800 cals burned in this session.

800 cals on a stair climber & you'll need to oil your knees afterwards.

Most I do is cycling - a 100k ride is over 2000 cals.

My evening ride is 30k - about an hour and that's 730cals.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: pedro01 on February 18, 2015, 08:25:18 AM
in the gym - I always plop my kindle on the machine and read.

No way could I use a treadmill/stepper without a book.

If I end up at the gym and I forgot my kindle, I'll get a book from the shop downstairs before going in.

If I don't, all I end up thinking about is the time ahead of me.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Grape Ape on February 18, 2015, 08:38:14 AM
I did 8 x 440 yard intervals today on a treadmill. For guys not into cardio that's 8 x one lap around. I walked  fast for a half lap (220 yards) in between for the rest part. My first was done at a 8:30 pace and the eighth interval was at  a 6:40  mile pace. I'm coming off an injury to my foot so I'm not pushing it too hard. I warm up and cool down with a fast quarter mile walk.

I hope to get 8 sub seven minute mile pace 440 yard intervals in the coming weeks. I run distance outside and rarely on a treadmill anymore. I have come to hate distance on a treadmill. Just tedious torture.  I would rather do something like 6 x  half miles or 8 x  quarter miles.

Listen to motown, pop or dance music. I need something to keep me charged up with rhythm. Some of the stuff I listen to is the best of the Four Tops, Old school Jackson Five, Bruno Mars, some rock thrown in as long as it has some rhythm in it.

In the warm weather I was doing something similar outside at the track:

Jog 1 mile at comfortable pace (7.5-8 min mile).

Walk 1/8 mile, then sprint 1/4 mile at sub six min mile pace.....repeat 4x so that you've basically done a 6 min mile, albeit broken up with 1/8 walks.....

Then do another mile at the original pace....

Then 45 min of various stuff  -  sandbags, battle ropes, pushups,,,,all in intervals of 45 sec on / 30 sec off.



Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: oldtimer1 on February 18, 2015, 08:42:45 AM
I always found that conditioning endurance is a missing factor with bodybuilders. You can have 454 chevy motor with a blower but if the gas tank is nearly empty that motor is going to run out of gas. You cannot be a boxer, mma, or wrestler without endurance.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 18, 2015, 09:26:04 AM
Eat less and cardio is not needed.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: polychronopolous on February 18, 2015, 09:29:04 AM
2 hours fasted every morning....and no you don't lose muscle....(lifetime natural/HomeTown Buffet fan)

Pick up your taste buds off the ground a little bit.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Grape Ape on February 18, 2015, 09:29:08 AM
Eat less and cardio is not needed.

Yeah, only if aesthetics is your goal.

If you want condition, or are training for an event, eating less isn't going to cut it.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 18, 2015, 09:31:30 AM
Eat less and cardio is not needed.
Cardio can be beneficial on many level, especially when endurance comes into play, for me I find that the stair climber and swimming help bring out details in my physique that I dont get from just training.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: ritch on February 18, 2015, 09:50:09 AM
So true. My wife used to train for marathons with groups of people and she was just getting fatter. I finally said "why dont u look at these skinny fat, bad posture, knee pad wearing, broken down haggared looking people in your group. Is there anyone there u want to look like?" She finally caught on.

I tried a similar approach with my ex. She was obssesed with that shit. The skinny fat factor was just too much of a turn off for me. I told her every way possible..
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Soul Crusher on February 18, 2015, 09:52:00 AM
Cue Soul Crusher to laugh at your cardio with the caloric expenditure of a GoRuck Heavy.

Correct - that is embarrassing
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Thin Lizzy on February 18, 2015, 10:03:34 AM
I tried a similar approach with my ex. She was obssesed with that shit. The skinny fat factor was just too much of a turn off for me. I told her every way possible..

Marathon runners "fuel" their runs with energy gels. So, a lot of the calories burned are nullified.

The thing about running is that if you go slow enough. 10-11 min miles, you can run all day. This lends itself to obsessive types going overboard.

Many ultra-runners have had past issues with drugs.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: gettingbetter on February 18, 2015, 11:19:04 AM
Tabata intervalls 5 times a week is all you need...

Go all out 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds, repeat 4-8 times. If you're not puking at the end, you're not doing it right.

Many, many studies find that protocol much more beneficial for cardio than steady ass (50 minutes) 5 times a week.

http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/8897392

I had a long race last week (21k) and although I never trained for that distance, I was able to finish in the middle of the pack, surrounded by skinny fat "cardio freaks".... I was doing Tabata for 6 months prior to the race... Never working out more than 4 minutes :-)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on February 18, 2015, 11:28:03 AM
It's about that time to start getting back on the cardio/diet bandwagon. .kicked it off with an 80 min cardio session on the stair climber. ..got me thinking whats the most cardio you've ever done in 1 day..during my last prep I had a few days where I was doing 3 hrs total (3 sessions)..almost 800 cals burned in this session.

that would kill my motivation. I switch between different cardio machines and do "sets" of 20 or thirty minutes, then a small rest, and another 30 minute set.

When the day is over I got as much out of it, cardio wise, as you did in the quotes torture session.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: mazrim on February 18, 2015, 11:37:57 AM
Tabata intervalls 5 times a week is all you need...

Go all out 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds, repeat 4-8 times. If you're not puking at the end, you're not doing it right.

Many, many studies find that protocol much more beneficial for cardio than steady ass (50 minutes) 5 times a week.

http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/8897392

You're right in that better for "cardio" but depends on goals as not better for burning more cals as most "experts" will say that the tabata cardio protocol isn't quite ideal for that so I prefer longer hiit in my case (20min) but have done the tabata style and was very tough.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: gettingbetter on February 18, 2015, 11:42:19 AM
You're right in that better for "cardio" but depends on goals as not better for burning more cals as most "experts" will say that the tabata cardio protocol isn't quite ideal for that so I prefer longer hiit in my case (20min) but have done the tabata style and was very tough.

Agreed... Not so good for burning calories... Gotta fuck the wife for that (note to self: find a wife!)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Grape Ape on February 18, 2015, 12:00:38 PM
You're right in that better for "cardio" but depends on goals as not better for burning more cals as most "experts" will say that the tabata cardio protocol isn't quite ideal for that so I prefer longer hiit in my case (20min) but have done the tabata style and was very tough.

When I first tried to "run" 2 years ago i started a 5k and was a disaster - multiple stops, 10 min miles.  Said fuck it and just did three weeks of 20 min HIIT.  That was it for cardio.

Tried the 5k again and did it in under 24 min (7.5 min mile) and never looked back.

Now, I don't know how it translates into longer time frames (10+ miles running, rucking) but it definitely got things going in the right direction.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: gettingbetter on February 18, 2015, 12:11:22 PM
When I first tried to "run" 2 years ago i started a 5k and was a disaster - multiple stops, 10 min miles.  Said fuck it and just did three weeks of 20 min HIIT.  That was it for cardio.

Tried the 5k again and did it in under 24 min (7.5 min mile) and never looked back.

Now, I don't know how it translates into longer time frames (10+ miles running, rucking) but it definitely got things going in the right direction.

Same here! Couldn't run for the life of me after years of trying to bulk up (what a stupid concept that is anyways). I would get horrible shin splints so long distances were out of the question. Started doing intervalls and probably made more progress in a year than long distance folks in a lifetime... No shin splints, no pain plus you look like a badass ramping that threadmill as fast as it can go :-)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Leatherneck on February 18, 2015, 12:17:26 PM
I've run 3 full marathons over the years. During my time in the mountains of Afghanistan and during my workups for Afghanistan I've hiked from Sun up to Sun down.
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: gettingbetter on February 18, 2015, 12:18:44 PM
I've run 3 full marathons over the years. During my time in the mountains of Afghanistan and during my workups for Afghanistan I've hiked from Sun up to Sun down.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on February 18, 2015, 12:34:40 PM
I once ran 50 miles, and when I got hom I yelled "Mom, last fucking time you try to ditch me in the desert"
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Go 4 It on February 18, 2015, 12:39:47 PM
I've run 3 full marathons over the years. During my time in the mountains of Afghanistan and during my workups for Afghanistan I've hiked from Sun up to Sun down.
I wouldn't consider that a cardio session. .that's more like survival mode of peace!
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Overload on February 18, 2015, 03:05:44 PM
Never more than 1 hour.  I get better results from dieting than doing a ton of cardio.

I've done kick boxing sessions that lasted 45 minutes.  No telling how many calories burned during that.

if and when i do cardio now, which is pretty much once a week, it's HIT for 20 minutes or so.  I'll do some sparing or bag work for Muay thai most weekends for about 1 hour.


8)
Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: Skorp1o on February 18, 2015, 03:19:00 PM
It's about that time to start getting back on the cardio/diet bandwagon. .kicked it off with an 80 min cardio session on the stair climber. ..got me thinking whats the most cardio you've ever done in 1 day..during my last prep I had a few days where I was doing 3 hrs total (3 sessions)..almost 800 cals burned in this session.

over 5 hours (race pace)

I swam 2k in open water (sea)
Cycled 90k, then Ran half a marathon (over 21k)

I felt physically sick for one week after, took me three weeks to fully recover

Woooooooooosssshhhhhhhh


Title: Re: Cardio Session of Peace!
Post by: The True Adonis on February 18, 2015, 03:34:45 PM
All of this wasted energy could be put to use raking leaves, picking up sticks, digging ditches, breaking rocks in the sun, polishing wood floors by hand, plowing fields.


Seriously, if you are going to do that much cardio, at least do something productive with it.  Let me know if you want some tasks that will burn a ton of calories.  I could use the free labor.