Other forms of Cardio other than machines

[AZBodyZone]

Just curious if anyone has opinions on other forms of cardio other than the basic treadmills, bikes, stepmills elipticals, etc. I used to play alot of raquetball in my football days in the off season to stay loose and in shape. I am currently on the treadmill for 45 min in the am and 45 min in the pm right after i train.

I was thinking about incorporating a couple hours of raquetball maybe 2 days a week after training instead of the treadmill to break up the monotony and maybe losen up the muscles a bit. My concern is that I am planning on getting back on stage in the next year or two and don't want this to have any adverse affects on my training.

 

[Lenny]

Walk outside, ride your bike outside...take it outdoors if the weather is permitting. Makes it so much more enjoyable, if that is possible with cardio

 

[Gunsmith]

swimming is great and near zero impact on the joints , uses more muscles than any of the machines

Jiu Jitsu is awsome , grappling for a few 10 min sessions with wear your ass out if your not used to it.

hell even doing long Kata's will give you a good cardio workout if you hold a strong flex through the motions

 

[brisk walk]

I like outdoor walking around a nearby lake......so much more enjoyable than treadmill or elliptical indoors!

 

[aeliop]

My old favorite...Pushing a car

Having somebody get in the drivers seat of your car and put it neutral. Keys in the ignition to unlock the stearing wheel. Get behind and push the car for 10-15 minutes straight.

 

[Pekkerwood]

Used to play a lot of squash.

 

[renewlyf]

Hiking

I live in PHX AZ and hiking is a great cardio workout. Moutain trails everywhere w/in the city limits. 45 -60 min seems to fly by when outside opposed to an indoor stairmaster. Plus when you get to the top you have that feeling of accomplishment plus the views are great.

 

[ericraven2003]

Swimming is where its at.

 

[Quad-smack]

Swimming is where its at.

Nope. Sex with a babe-a-lishous is where its at! Fun, cardio and abs all at once.

 

[sadie]

Nope. Sex with a babe-a-lishous is where its at! Fun, cardio and abs all at once.

you beat me to it i came here to post that lol

 

[Mid-Life]

Sprints.

Set up pylons at your local football field.
10 yards
20 yards
30 yards
40 yards

 

[Pharm_Fed]

Jump rope is great cardio.

 

[aeliop]

Yes!

Nope. Sex with a babe-a-lishous is where its at! Fun, cardio and abs all at once.

What the heck am I thinking pushing a car? This would be much better.

 

[ENraged]

Nope. Sex with a babe-a-lishous is where its at! Fun, cardio and abs all at once.

The one and only cardiovascular activity that after an hour I am not thinking ehh I am so done with this. (And yes I use my Iphone to time myself unbeknownst to her lol)

 

[triathloncoach]

Cardio Sex (for the middle aged)

"I used to be able to go all night, now it takes me all night"

On a serious note - The heavy bag is awesome