I find running/jogging VERY boring, would rollerblading be a could replacement if I still did it for 30-45 minutes at a reasonable intensity?
BTW- I shouldnt do Cardio in the mornings of Workout days right?
Or else I'll be too tired?
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Thread: Rollerblading for Cardio?
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04-02-2002, 12:26 AM #1
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04-02-2002, 04:11 AM #2
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04-02-2002, 03:32 PM #3
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04-02-2002, 04:42 PM #4
I HATE cardio as well, but unfortunately it is a necessary component of fitness, let alone for cardiovascular health.
Rollerblading is great ( my favorite and only form during the summer ), because you not only get your heartrate up ( given you don't just 'roll' along ), but at the same time it works you legs, targeting butt and thighs ( think you are in a semi-squat position ). It also easier on your joints than running. Try blading in intervals...warm up, sprint for a minute, slow down, sprint again...trust me you'll feel it !
You can also try an indoor 'triathlon' if you are at the gym and pressed for time. Alternate intensity and equipment in one workout ...for example start on the bike, than jump on the treadmill and run for a while, back on the bike for a quick sprint, switch to the stairclimber...etc...
that will get your heart up in no time.Build Strength, Build Health, Build Life !
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04-03-2002, 11:13 AM #5Originally posted by Iron-T
You can also try an indoor 'triathlon' if you are at the gym and pressed for time. Alternate intensity and equipment in one workout ...for example start on the bike, than jump on the treadmill and run for a while, back on the bike for a quick sprint, switch to the stairclimber...etc...
that will get your heart up in no time.
I have heard that you need at least 10-20 minutes to begin buring fat and that if you break and switch cardio it would take 10 minutes or so to get back into fat burning. Would your indoor triathlon still be efficient?
Does burning fat just mean a fast heartbeat regardless of the activity?
Will riding my bike to work for 15-20 minutes actually do much good or would it be a marginal calorie burn? I too love rollerblading and did that to work for the first time the other day for 45 min! but I can't do that everyday and I don't want to drive to work and then come home and do cardio later.
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