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Josephus Posts: 14 Joined: 2007/04/06	2007/04/06, 09:07 AM Hey everyone...I really want to lose weight and tone up for the summer :laugh: I think I can do it; I just need some help and motivation. I also have a question: What do you guys do for your three days of cardio? I'm excited to start. Alison
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/04/06, 10:04 AM My cardio varies. I have a mini-trampoline at home. At the gym it's an eliptical, rower, bike or treadmill. I will do either standard, steady pace cardio or HIIT which is alternating high intensity, short length and then a slower pace for a longer time. Welcome to FT! t -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* - One should not lift like a man or a woman, lift like a human.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/04/06, 02:24 PM i actually since i am very overweight do cardio 4-5 times a week and vary it mostly do HIIT on elliptical lvl 2, 6, 10 at min intervals for about 15 mins recently doing 20....i also do weighted walks where i strap on a backpack with weight and go brisk walking, helps out my legs while doing cardio
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/04/06, 09:17 PM Welcome to FT Alison, good luck on your goals, you might not see fast results, but you will definitely see a difference if you stick to a proper diet and exercise. -------------- Bettia "Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open." - Lord Thomas Dewar
Josephus Posts: 14 Joined: 2007/04/06	2007/04/07, 09:18 AM Thanks everybody!!!!!!!! I know I can loe this weight if I stick to it this time.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/04/07, 02:42 PM That is the key to your success, discipline and determination. Good Luck! -------------- Bettia "Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open." - Lord Thomas Dewar
jonshez Posts: 273 Joined: 2007/01/14	2007/04/07, 04:01 PM All I can hear when I read your post Tim is Homer Simpson getting all excited and saying "Tramampoline!" Josephus, I think I started being a little easy on myself for cardio the last few weeks. I aim to do 60 mins at 80% max heart rate, either 2 x 30 mins (bike and elliptical) or 3 x 20 (bike, elliptical and swim/treadmill/row). That way I seem to keep the effort up longer and fight boredom. Welcome, and good luck! ============ Quoting from TimDay: I have a mini-trampoline at home. =============
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2007/04/07, 06:01 PM Good luck and welcome to freetrainers. -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
Josephus Posts: 14 Joined: 2007/04/06	2007/04/08, 01:11 PM Just jumping on a mini-trampoline is cardio? cuz I have one of those.
jonshez Posts: 273 Joined: 2007/01/14	2007/04/08, 02:49 PM Anything that gets your heart rate up counts. So, tramampolining works! Variety is the spice of life, and that's really true when it comes to exercise for loads of reasons, not least that it keeps you from getting bored.