robert Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 http://www.thehtmlhelpsite.com/mycons/MoviesTV/carlton.gif Remember that there are all kinds of cardio exercises to do. I'm not a huge fan of running on any of the equipment inside the gym. I prefer to be outside. I really enjoy playing soccer or basketball. Have you seen how ripped those athletes are? Winter is coming up and if you're not able to run outside or play sports outside, remember there are a ton of things you can do other than just run on a treadmill indoors. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but there are lots of options. There are court sports, swimming, stair climbing, indoor basketball, volleyball, and other net sports, and a ton of other things to do....including dancing I sweat more when I'm in the dance club than when I'm in the gym. And I train hard. I'm just a brilliant dancer and I can drop it like it's hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I can't dance for crap and there are NO dance clubs in decatur. I do enjoy a good go at the punching bag though. Or a bike ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Good call, good post. Soccer is fun. Hockey and football are good cardio too, those are my two favorites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 Yeah, I think it's important for people to realize that as fall and winter approach (at least where I live) some activities may be harder to do outside due to rain, snow, ice, and just rather cold weather. A lot of people tend to pack on pounds and bodyfat during the winter months, but there are a ton of indoor activities to do. Some really easy things are even just taking the stairs for more than just a couple of flights. I did that at work when I was preparing for a bodybuilding contest in late October. I would climb hundreds of stairs a day (while working) as part of my workout. Every bit helps. Anybody wanna wrestle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I helped my friends carry all their stuff up to their 6th floor dorm room at ISU. Carrying two cases of bottled water up 6 flights of stairs is not recommended. Actually had i planned on working out and gotten more calories in me earlier(and not smoked that victory cigar on friday, which i honestly never do and never will again) it would've been fun and not a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I've taken up punching the punching bags, its way more fun than treadmills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Speed bags really get you going. Also really tones the shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigress Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Get skipping its great cardio and cheap for those not wanting to pay for equipment etc Also those indoor little trampolines you can get are fun and get the heart rate up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I hate machine cardio (I've had several cardio machines, but they end up being dust collectors): way too boring for me. I do all my cardio at home: step, kickboxing, hi-lo, rebounding (those "mini trampolines"). There are hundreds of good workouts on DVD, for those of you with that inclination. If you're interested, you can check out some clips at www.collagevideo.com and see what appeals to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Well I only tried the treadmill once and found it weird when the ground moved. It's not supposed to do that unless you live in L.A. Dancing rocks! I do like 7-10 hrs of it per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Treadmills are the worste...I have great admiration for those who can run more than 15minutes on one without falling asleep...actually during the winter my HS track coach and his training partners(all pro or pro level-triathletes) ran a marathon on the treadmills at their fitness center during a really snowy week...how boring is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I've taken up punching the punching bags, its way more fun than treadmills. Punching bags are great. I have one in my backyard, but everyone in my house refuses to hold it for me. I alike hate treadmills. The one that boggles my mind the most though is the women who will go to the gym just to use the treadmill, work only up to a (not even) moderate pace, when it's a nice day outside? Can anyone shed some light on that one for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylalu Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I love the treadmill - but mostly because it's mine at home where I can play my favorite tunes and yell really loud as I walk really fast. I call it my venting machine! I also love bicycling - so awesome to be outside - granted Dallas has pretty nice weather all year round. But I used to live in Fairbanks, AK - and bicyclists rode all year round there, too! I guess they must have had snow tires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I ride all year but I'm not happy when I do it...early December to Mid February is a pretty darn depressing time to ride a bike...the only thing I won't ride it is heavy rain, snow, ice or solo rides with 15+mph winds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I am pretty active and always have been but I don't like machines. It is too boring for me. I like being outside and find a way to get out there even if the weather is crappy. If I do something inside and boring it has to be something that gives a good workout in a short period of time. I would never be able to keep it up. Boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I also do a lot of cardio walking to my fridge to get more food to eat while im sitting here reading over the posts. I guess its not a very intense distnace, but when you are carrying food I guess that adds to the intensity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylalu Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I also do a lot of cardio walking to my fridge to get more food to eat while im sitting here reading over the posts. I guess its not a very intense distnace, but when you are carrying food I guess that adds to the intensity. so funny!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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