cardio poll

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How much cardio do you do? What type how often and how long? HITT?

[debbie421]

I'm trying to cut right now so I've been doing 6 cardio sessions a week. At least 2 of them are interval sessions (I usually do a 1:2 ratio on the stairmaster for 30 minutes) and the other 4 are a mix between steady state and classes. Once I'm done cutting, I'll probably drop back down to 5 sessions a week. Right now I'm 5'8" and 140, but looking to drop a few pounds of fat so will continue this a few more weeks.

[MsFit]

Depends on goal. Right now, off season, I'm doing 3 x a week for 20 minutes. As I diet down I increase it gradually.

[Rydain]

I do cardio at least twice a week. The time and exercise chosen varies depending on how I'm feeling and whether or not it's close to leg day. If I do too much high-intensity cardio, my legs and back get cranky (even from no-impact machines like the elliptical trainer), so only one of my workouts is true HIIT, and it is performed a couple of days after my squat workout. During my other cardio workouts, I challenge myself, but I don't push to the limit like I would when sprinting. For instance, I like to increase the resistance on the elliptical trainer and "run" 2 miles or jump on the Stepmill and do a tough (but not torturous) 15-minute interval session followed by a mile-long, ~5 mph power walk on the treadmill. I recently discovered the CrossRobics upper-body cardio machine, which simulates kayaking and is especially nice right after leg day.

[mirror]

HIIT (20mins as per body for life) 3x per week alternate high bike, low bike, elliptical plus mod. cardio 45 mins treadmill 3x per week with hand weights, mixed up gradients (2 to 10) and speed (7km/h to 14+km/h).

[imperfectly_lou]

I usually do 6 days a week.

This generally includes 1-2 HIIT sessions of 20-30mins
3 45-60mins of steady state at about 70-75% of my THR
and 1 60min class of high intensity aerobics where I vary between 65 and 100% of my THR

[MuscleElf]

Bleck. I work 12 hours shifts, having to be at work for 6:30am and getting home around 8pm. Needless to say, I am not doing cardio on those days! However, I aim to run at least 4 times per week and if I am really perky at 4:30am, I will go running BEFORE work! :P

[Emma-Leigh]

At the moment -
3 x 20 - 25 min HIIT/HIT after weights
1 (or 2) x 40 min moderate intesity on abs days
1 x 2 hr thai boxing class

[d-LiftStyles-b]

Damn I hate cardio. Here is the deal, I aim for 3x a week which usually means 2. If Im feeling like I have all the time in the world and I love being in the gym I will do normal cardio. If I feel lazy or am short on time I do HIIT cardio. Sometimes I feel hardcore and the normal cardio doesnt cut it so after 15 minutes of jogging I will sometimes break out into HIIT just for a challenge. I have a very short attention span so I need something to occupy my brain while Im there, music, TV, something or I will go nuts.

[TrishB]

I love cardio! 5-6 days a week. Lately it has been bike riding, so anywhere from 8-18 miles a day.
If it is cool enough...I run 3 miles in the morning.
During the colder weather I will do HIIT for 20 mins on the elyptical or stationary bike.

[Titania]

Low impact, high intensity aerobics twice a week for 30 mins.
When the weather is good I'm usually out rollerblading with my boyfriend too. Such a great cardio workout and so enjoyable.

[JAmanda]

I have tried many types of cardio, but find that you cant go past the running. I run 6 times a week for half an hour each session, it prepares me mentally for the day ahead (puts you in a good mood). I am 5"5 123pounds. Running really makes your legs alot stronger with weights, especially the hamstrings. Go crazy