Am I the only one who doesn't like cardio?

AprilCleo · 12-18-13, 02:52 PM

I have tried but I cannot find any cardio that I like. I use to love step but now I can do about 15 minutes and I stop. I have been doing STS and just started Meso 2 and for my rest week I did UY. I would prefer to do weights one day and yoga the next, but feel I should do some kind of cardio. It's to cold here to walk outside which I will do in the summer. How much cardio do we really need and can I get away with doing only weights and yoga?

Barbara

mle777 · 12-18-13, 03:02 PM

I don't like it either (besides walking and the occasional dance workout). I want Cathe's LIS because it's on sale at her site right now, but I'd never do the cardio workouts, so I've held off ordering it.

My plan for the new year is weights, yoga, and walking. I get my heart rate up enough with heavy weights, so I'm just not going to worry about cardio.

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PhyllisG · 12-18-13, 04:59 PM

I am not a big fan of cardio either. I used to love step but have given that up too. I really am no longer interested in learning the choreography for step. I walk with Leslie or outdoors. I like LMP because it gets your heart rate up and you are lifting at the same time.
I also have been doing Cindy Whitmarsh's UFIT that has bursts of cardio with strength, sculpt and stretch. Plus they are only 20 minutes.

JAusten · 12-18-13, 05:02 PM

I don't like it at all! I only walk now too. I use to run and do all those cardio machines at the gym, but now I just won't do it.

Nuggie's Auntie · 12-18-13, 05:05 PM

What is it about cardio that you dislike? I'm just asking because there are so many different activities that can be considered 'cardio!' Maybe there is a different activity that would provide the same health benefit that's more enjoyable for you?

luvcritters · 12-18-13, 05:10 PM

My doctor ordered me to do an hour of cardio a day. Good thing I like it.

starbelly · 12-18-13, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuggie's Auntie

What is it about cardio that you dislike? I'm just asking because there are so many different activities that can be considered 'cardio!' Maybe there is a different activity that would provide the same health benefit that's more enjoyable for you?

I think that the OP is referring to steady-state cardio. I used to do loads (cycling, rollerblading, elliptical, stairmaster) but I no longer enjoy it either. I might do a bit on my rebounder because bouncing is fun, but I now cycle for transportation and to see some nature/scenery-- no more 50+ mile rides for me!

I do kettlebell workouts which aren't cardio in the traditional sense of the word, but the intervals do get the heart rate up and I am able to keep up on those occasions that I do need cardiovascular endurance. There are a number of shorter kettlebell workouts (Lauren Brooks has some that are 15-20 min) that will get your heart racing but provide a change of activity every 30-60 seconds. Maybe if you change things up you will enjoy the cardio benefits of interval training.

dbclark44 · 12-18-13, 05:43 PM

I'm also not a big fan of the traditional cardio machines. Mainly because I have knee issues and riding the bike or doind the elliptical makes my knees hurt. I can do some Leslie or Cathe but I modify the moves a lot to favor my knees. I get my heart rate up so I'm thankful for Cathe's LIS and XTrain which have great metabolic training which has the added benefit of a cardio effect.

Jane1721 · 12-18-13, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuggie's Auntie

What is it about cardio that you dislike? I'm just asking because there are so many different activities that can be considered 'cardio!' Maybe there is a different activity that would provide the same health benefit that's more enjoyable for you?

I was thinking/wondering the same thing! Fast and light weight workouts, for example, definitely have a cardio effect.

I love love love cardio (endorphins!), but like Phyllis, I have completely lost interest in learning new/complex choreography. I still enjoy the step workouts that I am already familiar with, and am adding Leslie to my DVD collection for new cardio only workouts.

Sue B · 12-18-13, 06:07 PM

Walking is not considered cardio? What is it, then?

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12-18-13, 02:52 PM
AprilCleo Join Date: Jul 2005	Am I the only one who doesn't like cardio? I have tried but I cannot find any cardio that I like. I use to love step but now I can do about 15 minutes and I stop. I have been doing STS and just started Meso 2 and for my rest week I did UY. I would prefer to do weights one day and yoga the next, but feel I should do some kind of cardio. It's to cold here to walk outside which I will do in the summer. How much cardio do we really need and can I get away with doing only weights and yoga? Barbara

12-18-13, 03:02 PM
mle777 Join Date: Dec 2004	I don't like it either (besides walking and the occasional dance workout). I want Cathe's LIS because it's on sale at her site right now, but I'd never do the cardio workouts, so I've held off ordering it. My plan for the new year is weights, yoga, and walking. I get my heart rate up enough with heavy weights, so I'm just not going to worry about cardio. You might be interested in this thread: http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...ights+everyday __________________ Emily 3x Tough Mudder

12-18-13, 04:59 PM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	I am not a big fan of cardio either. I used to love step but have given that up too. I really am no longer interested in learning the choreography for step. I walk with Leslie or outdoors. I like LMP because it gets your heart rate up and you are lifting at the same time. I also have been doing Cindy Whitmarsh's UFIT that has bursts of cardio with strength, sculpt and stretch. Plus they are only 20 minutes.

12-18-13, 05:02 PM
JAusten Join Date: Feb 2010	I don't like it at all! I only walk now too. I use to run and do all those cardio machines at the gym, but now I just won't do it.

12-18-13, 05:05 PM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	What is it about cardio that you dislike? I'm just asking because there are so many different activities that can be considered 'cardio!' Maybe there is a different activity that would provide the same health benefit that's more enjoyable for you?

12-18-13, 05:10 PM
luvcritters VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	My doctor ordered me to do an hour of cardio a day. Good thing I like it.

12-18-13, 05:43 PM
dbclark44 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Albers, IL (Southern IL area)	I'm also not a big fan of the traditional cardio machines. Mainly because I have knee issues and riding the bike or doind the elliptical makes my knees hurt. I can do some Leslie or Cathe but I modify the moves a lot to favor my knees. I get my heart rate up so I'm thankful for Cathe's LIS and XTrain which have great metabolic training which has the added benefit of a cardio effect. __________________ DB2-------------------- Rotations are an immunization against procrastination.

12-18-13, 06:07 PM
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