Cardio workouts

Sundae · 02-29-2012, 01:29 AM

Never.
But I walk two miles a day, which is approx 20 mins there, 20 mins back, five days a week.
And Mum & I do another 20 mins exercise five evenings a week, which don't necessarily corrrespond to the walking days.

I do understand the idea that if it's under 30 minutes the heart doesn't get the same workout, but I'm reasonably happy with my fitness at present.

Just can't say the same about my weight.

Griff · 02-29-2012, 05:47 AM

I try to do it at least twice a week. Fencing, mountain biking, and xc skiing all qualify.

Spexxvet · 02-29-2012, 07:40 AM

I schedule 3x per week, but too often something more urgent interferes.

I learned a long time ago that once a week puts more stress on your heart, because every time you do it, it's like starting over. Twice a week keeps you where you currently are. 3-4 times improves you. 5 -7 increases the likelihood of injury beyond the benefit.

YMMV, and this information could be outdated.

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

02-29-2012, 05:47 AM	#2
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I try to do it at least twice a week. Fencing, mountain biking, and xc skiing all qualify. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-29-2012, 07:40 AM	#3
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I schedule 3x per week, but too often something more urgent interferes. I learned a long time ago that once a week puts more stress on your heart, because every time you do it, it's like starting over. Twice a week keeps you where you currently are. 3-4 times improves you. 5 -7 increases the likelihood of injury beyond the benefit. YMMV, and this information could be outdated. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

02-29-2012, 01:29 AM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Never. But I walk two miles a day, which is approx 20 mins there, 20 mins back, five days a week. And Mum & I do another 20 mins exercise five evenings a week, which don't necessarily corrrespond to the walking days. I do understand the idea that if it's under 30 minutes the heart doesn't get the same workout, but I'm reasonably happy with my fitness at present. Just can't say the same about my weight.

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