Are All Cardio Workouts Created Equal?
Treadmills, bikes, ellipticals these are some of the most popular cardio machines that you’ll find most people on when you visit a gym. Rarely do I go to a gym and see these machines empty.
But there’s another thing that I realize about those who pretty much stick to those machines… They weren’t getting results!
I don’t know about you but working out to look the same, really doesn’t motivate me to do more work. We workout because we want to feel better, look better and perform better right?
Here’s where all cardio workouts are not created equal. Intensity!
The intensity that you workout at is a key determining factor on whether you’re going to see real results with your cardio workouts. In order to really be able to burn fat and get the maximum calories burned you need to crank up the intensity.
When performing cardio workouts alternate between an intensity that you could only do for 1 minute and then lower the intensity and do it for 2 minutes time. Perform about 5 rounds of this and come back and tell me what you think about it…
Again remember with cardio workouts, intensity always wins!
If you’re interested in seeing a sample of a great cardio workout please let me know by entering a comment saying yes or no. Please say yes, no will only hurt my feelings =(
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August 23rd, 2007 at 4:40 am
yeah man go ahead, i wanna see some samples, i dont know if im doin this right cause i just read this when doing research.
20 seconds max intensity, 10 seconds moderate, 20 seconds max, 10 seconds moderate,,, goes on and on for 3 minutes or six sets (for beginners)
is this okay??
cause my shins are kinda busted right now and cant do work, ive been doing burpees for max intensity for 20 seconds, then jog in place for 10. is this okay??
August 24th, 2007 at 4:34 am
I want to see samples too. I tried alternating a few times but I get tired so easily. When I get too tired I usually stop and start again when my heart slows down. Does this mean I’m just wasting time since I’m scared of intensity?
August 24th, 2007 at 4:40 am
It’s definitely something you want to approach gradually.
If you are feeling like your heart is about to come out your chest I definitely suggest that you slow down and when it’s to a point where you can manage it to resume. That’s a great suggestion. Don’t try to be a hero and push through it if you really feel like you’re going to pass out or something.
Working out should be challenging but not to the point of extreme exertion or death.