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Title: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: spiro on February 10, 2014, 10:29:26 AM
I'm about to turn thirty really soon, the last couple of weeks I've been focusing a bit more on diet and conditioning. In school I was a tiny tit 6'0 around 170-180 did 3 sports a year had incredible conditioning. I ran middle distance and did incredibly well. Well as soon as college was done I was so sick of cardio I've been permabulking for the last 6-8 years. I've put on a great deal of size but I'm no longer the cardio machine I used to be.

I've been jumping rope and using the stepper. When I jump rope I go for one minute and then rest a minute for a total of 20-30 minutes. The stepping mill is my favorite piece of cardio equipment you can go nuts on that that thing for ten minutes and be completely drenched in sweat.

For fat loss what's the best machine? What target heart rate should be shooting for? On the stepper I can quickly get into the high 180s.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on February 10, 2014, 10:30:20 AM
doing your mom.















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Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: James28 on February 10, 2014, 10:30:50 AM
I'm about to turn thirty really soon, the last couple of weeks I've been focusing a bit more on diet and conditioning. In school I was a tiny tit 6'0 around 170-180 did 3 sports a year had incredible conditioning. I ran middle distance and did incredibly well. Well as soon as college was done I was so sick of cardio I've been permabulking for the last 6-8 years. I've put on a great deal of size but I'm no longer the cardio machine I used to be.

I've been jumping rope and using the stepper. When I jump rope I go for one minute and then rest a minute for a total of 20-30 minutes. The stepping mill is my favorite piece of cardio equipment you can go nuts on that that thing for ten minutes and be completely drenched in sweat.

For fat loss what's the best machine? What target heart rate should be shooting for? On the stepper I can quickly get into the high 180s.

Banging your mom and dropping my load on your sister's fat face.

Now fuck off.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Mr Nobody on February 10, 2014, 11:14:42 AM
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: DroppingPlates on February 10, 2014, 11:23:24 AM
High intensity interval fucking
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on February 10, 2014, 11:27:52 AM
Intervals are probably the quickest way to burn the most calories, like what you've been doing with the jumprope.

Our gym has a 1/8 mile track, I like to skip rope for a minute alternated with a lap around the track.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Cleanest Natural on February 10, 2014, 11:31:04 AM
I'm about to turn thirty really soon, the last couple of weeks I've been focusing a bit more on diet and conditioning. In school I was a tiny tit 6'0 around 170-180 did 3 sports a year had incredible conditioning. I ran middle distance and did incredibly well. Well as soon as college was done I was so sick of cardio I've been permabulking for the last 6-8 years. I've put on a great deal of size but I'm no longer the cardio machine I used to be.

I've been jumping rope and using the stepper. When I jump rope I go for one minute and then rest a minute for a total of 20-30 minutes. The stepping mill is my favorite piece of cardio equipment you can go nuts on that that thing for ten minutes and be completely drenched in sweat.

For fat loss what's the best machine? What target heart rate should be shooting for? On the stepper I can quickly get into the high 180s.
With me, it depends if it is summer or winter. In the winter I do cardio at the gym. In the summer I add climbing stairs outside, playing tennis and basketball. I also dance
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: DroppingPlates on February 10, 2014, 11:32:36 AM
With me, it depends if it is summer or winter. In the winter I do cardio at the gym. In the summer I add climbing stairs outside, playing tennis and basketball. I also dance

outed!
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: spiro on February 10, 2014, 11:38:17 AM
Intervals are probably the quickest way to burn the most calories, like what you've been doing with the jumprope.

Our gym has a 1/8 mile track, I like to skip rope for a minute alternated with a lap around the track.

Shit that would be great to have an indoor track.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Simple Simon on February 10, 2014, 11:41:58 AM
outed!
Wait until you see it.  ;D
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: calfzilla on February 10, 2014, 01:17:06 PM
Shit that would be great to have an indoor track.

They are great. When I was in college we had one and I would run on it like 5 times a week. Real nice jogging indoors out of the weather.

I found a rec center near where I live now and they have a 1/11 mile indoor track I am going to check it. It you have a gym with indoor track near you I highly recommend.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: JasonH on February 10, 2014, 01:18:47 PM
I hate cardio so diet is my best form of keeping the fat at bay.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: LurkerNoMore on February 10, 2014, 01:41:17 PM
May through October about 8am I brisk walk down to the beach (0.6 miles) and swim 3 miles in the ocean and then brisk walk back at least three times a week.  This beats the hell out of any cardio machine in the gym.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: TommyBoy on February 10, 2014, 01:44:52 PM
High intensity interval fucking

Actually this is the real answer. Completely destroys those abs and brings out those hip flexors. Makes awesome ab and lower body tie-ins.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Mr Anabolic on February 10, 2014, 01:45:32 PM
None.  Most are boring as hell.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Donny on February 10, 2014, 01:57:18 PM
i like to now mainly hit it hard 30 mins..interval.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: DroppingPlates on February 10, 2014, 02:07:56 PM
Wait until you see it.  ;D

I've already saw the vid (no lame joke)

Actually this is the real answer. Completely destroys those abs and brings out those hip flexors. Makes awesome ab and lower body tie-ins.

Excellent core training. As a bonus, corn style provides good fibers.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: spiro on February 10, 2014, 02:18:45 PM
I hate cardio so diet is my best form of keeping the fat at bay.

Same way as me but it's time to worry about heart health for me personally.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Hulkotron on February 10, 2014, 02:19:58 PM
"Interval training" is the new "Focusing on Core Strength".

The amount of calories you burn running a mile is more or less invariant with respect to speed, unless you are running at literally maximum effort (like 100 m dash-style), in which case you'll fatigue before you covered nearly as many miles as you would have running at a slower pace anyway.

I'm not saying interval training is a waste of time, it has its place in any well-rounded fitness program, but to argue that it's the fastest way to burn calories as a general statement is silly in my opinion.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: SuperTed on February 10, 2014, 02:25:15 PM
I usually just use the cross trainer. Easy on the joints and tends to burn the flab quickly.  8)
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Donny on February 10, 2014, 02:28:36 PM
"Interval training" is the new "Focusing on Core Strength".

The amount of calories you burn running a mile is more or less invariant with respect to speed, unless you are running at literally maximum effort (like 100 m dash-style), in which case you'll fatigue before you covered nearly as many miles as you would have running at a slower pace anyway.

I'm not saying interval training is a waste of time, it has its place in any well-rounded fitness program, but to argue that it's the fastest way to burn calories as a general statement is silly in my opinion.
well i have done it all believe me cardio wise. I find interval Training very good but i also can run Long distance, interval does improve this too. I suppose the best is to do both. However if i put an unfit Person on a running machine at a powerwalking pace for 1 hour is that better than 30 mins Interval Training?
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: dr.chimps on February 10, 2014, 02:32:58 PM
Reaching for my smokes.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Hulkotron on February 10, 2014, 04:16:11 PM
well i have done it all believe me cardio wise. I find interval Training very good but i also can run Long distance, interval does improve this too. I suppose the best is to do both. However if i put an unfit Person on a running machine at a powerwalking pace for 1 hour is that better than 30 mins Interval Training?

For a fatso I would say whatever they will stick with, whatever it happens to be.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: galeniko on February 10, 2014, 04:20:25 PM
this order:

sex

running outside

stairsteps cardio thingy,yes helped to developed glutes more than squats ever did i swear

running band in the gym


those cardio things are winter only thing, in summer im just very active and never at home, thats good enough
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: the trainer on February 10, 2014, 04:23:58 PM
jerking off, running away after exposing myself to women and going up and down the stairs to my moms basement.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: galeniko on February 10, 2014, 04:45:33 PM
ah and yeah, most useful times seem to be straight after waking up emprty stomach.r after weight lifting.

well, makes sense doesnt it :D
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: TrueGrit on February 10, 2014, 04:50:46 PM
Hiking. Nothing else compares for me. Scenery, progress, and a lot less assholes around to piss you off. Second is cycling - cycle touring is best.

If no opportunities for this, then a good walk.
Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: snx on February 10, 2014, 04:53:47 PM
I like jiu jitsu. 1.5hrs 2x week keeps me lean.

And hitting the batting cage and hitting 200 balls in a row (try it if you like baseball...it is a hell of a workout). I only do this once in a while during the winter, but during ball season, I'm in there 2 or 3 times per week

Title: Re: Favorite form of cardio
Post by: Donny on February 10, 2014, 05:06:28 PM
ah and yeah, most useful times seem to be straight after waking up emprty stomach.r after weight lifting.

well, makes sense doesnt it :D
well not all of us want to starve ourselves, donīt take the piss out of cardio Training.