Who loves cardio here?

[gauge22-v2]

Try treading water fully clothed. Now that is a cardio workout. (Must have a spotter.)

I actually have done that when I tested for my lifeguard cert (when I was 14 though!).

Wonder what the pool would say if I jump in with my ski pants/parka

 

[BLKGUY2006]

I'd say the advantage of going up the hill, you can go all out but it feels much easier on the knees. If I had to guess, going 100 all out up a hill is easier on them than doing a jog at 50% on flat ground if I had to guess.

Totally agree. I like hills too because less impact on knees and lower back.

 

[Neuro1234]

Try treading water fully clothed. Now that is a cardio workout. (Must have a spotter.)

I took a deep water running class as a PE in college. It was fucking brutal.

 

[kastro]

Been doing cardio since I started my cut and the benefits have been great My blood pressure is staying around 110 and blood work was the best it's been in years.Other than my crazy high test numbers the benefits of daily cardio have been great

 

[Elvia1023]

I love the feeling afterwards but not so much during. My fav at the moment is the rowing machine but I usually rotate between that and the stairmaster and bike. I take my dog Flex on daily walks but because he has had 2 spinal surgeries it's nothing too much and mainly on flat ground.

 

[jbone]

I usually run 3-10 miles a day depending how angry I am when I wake up..this is after 20 minutes of walking as a warm up

Not sure why but that "wake up angry" comment was pretty funny.

 

[fisther69]

Not sure why but that "wake up angry" comment was pretty funny.

Lifting just makes me angry..running calmed me down..In my career we ran so much that you either learned to meditate while doing it..or to completely unplug your brain..

 

[madg]

I love cardio

5 mile run ed for me

Can eat more , stay leaner and generally feel better , and not gas out in gym i can hammer sets with 30 sec rest only

 

[headtrainer]

I love the way I feel after I do cardio.

 

[bjjgear]

I love the way I feel after I do cardio.

That’s what it’s all about!

 

[lifter]

I am starting to like cardio more these days but mainly because my goals are more around maintaining a healthy weight vs in the past goals being centered around mass and strength. Long cardio just did not jive back in those days.

I'm actually comfortable now doing one hour sessions and I hate stopping at any point. I have a flow now where I drink water when my intensity levels are lower.

Ive always felt good when finished but now I feel good even during cardio.

 

[tcri]

I try to keep cardio in. Mostly a stationary bike lately. I also have a climber for higher intensity stuff, but I have been dieting and just don't have the energy for that. Been getting at least an hour of stationary a day at varying intensities.

I like to be able to read or bs and watch TV or fights while doing it so, occasionally I will walk, but otherwise, this works.

 

[svenrpb]

Just started cardio today again(on the hometrainer bike). Hate it at the start but once you reap the benefits it is all worth it.

Going to do this at least 5x per week from now on again.

 

[Watchman]

100%

 

[d4ve]

To reiterate how important hard cardio is for keeping your ticker healthy when pushing food and body weight- Justin and I switched all my cardio to LISS about 12 weeks out, but the morning after the show I was back on the stairs for the usual 12-minute offseason HIIT session, as well as this morning before meal 1 and chest / shoulders training. I have no doubt this will keep excessive water retention at bay and facilitate a leaner, cleaner rebound and offseason.

 

[svenrpb]

HITT before your training? Doesn´t seem the best approach to me.

 

[bjjgear]

HITT before your training? Doesn´t seem the best approach to me.

12 minutes of HIIT won't even move the needle.

 

[d4ve]

HITT before your training? Doesn´t seem the best approach to me.

It’s about 2.5-3 hours before I do the first set, with a big meal immediately after. Off-season, well fed, it’s totally fine.

I could do it post workout, instead, but I really prefer to keep the two separate if possible.

 

[Beat2Death]

I love my morning cardio - it’s not only cardio for me but staple part of my day/routine. I probably do it 6-7 times a week for last 10 years without break

I train in the AM, but would like to do my cardio (LISS) earlier AM than my workout and pre-workout meal.
Is there standard time between those events that wont interfere with my training