Cardio workouts

monster · 02-28-2012, 08:35 PM

My gym says we should get cardio exercise at least three and preferably five times a week for 30-45 minutes. I have heard this elsewhere and they don't get any more money if people come more often, so I'm guessing this is "the word"

But I don't manage that (or at least I didn't), and I'm a "SAHM" -1-2 times/week was more the norm for me. And I tested as "fit" today. My friends don't exercise anything like as much as me (they don't eat and drink as much either). Are they destined to face a decrepit old age? or are these guidelines bullshit sponsored by Nike etc? Let's assume I don't need to lose weight and am fit -why do I need to exercise so much? because I'm pretty sure most of the population doesn't and yet the average lifespan is still increasing.

View Poll Results: How often do you do cardio for at least 30 minutes?
Never	3	20.00%
Once a month	1	6.67%
Twice a month	0	0%
Once a week	1	6.67%
Twice a week	1	6.67%
3-4 times a week	3	20.00%
5+ times a week	1	6.67%
What is this cardio of which you speak?	5	33.33%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

02-28-2012, 08:35 PM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Cardio workouts My gym says we should get cardio exercise at least three and preferably five times a week for 30-45 minutes. I have heard this elsewhere and they don't get any more money if people come more often, so I'm guessing this is "the word" But I don't manage that (or at least I didn't), and I'm a "SAHM" -1-2 times/week was more the norm for me. And I tested as "fit" today. My friends don't exercise anything like as much as me (they don't eat and drink as much either). Are they destined to face a decrepit old age? or are these guidelines bullshit sponsored by Nike etc? Let's assume I don't need to lose weight and am fit -why do I need to exercise so much? because I'm pretty sure most of the population doesn't and yet the average lifespan is still increasing. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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