What do you do for Cardio?

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and mind
are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury,

Are you sure? Really?

Quoted message said:

also can't run (for the same reason).

Can you walk? Are we talking crutches or wheelchair?

Quoted message said:

What?

Rollerblading. Swimming. Rowing. Water Aerobics. Tennis. Badminton.
Volleyball. Basketball. Hiking. Contra dancing. Ballroom dancing.

What do you LIKE to do?

Quoted message said:

How long? How intense?

Either long OR intense. I like to do short intense interval workouts,
and will do them on a variety of equipment. What does your gym have?
Try out that Concept II rowing machine. Chances are it's sitting empty
even in the January rush.

Personally, I think cycling and swimming are great exercises that are
kind to joints. I'm doubtful that your knee injury prevents cycling.

Quoted message said:

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio part just
fell appart..

Have fun with this. Children call this playing.

Dally

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and mind
are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury, also can't run (for the same
reason).

What? How long? How intense? (No TBR I'm not talking about sex)

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio part just
fell appart..

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and mind
are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury, also can't run (for the same
reason).

What? How long? How intense? (No TBR I'm not talking about sex)

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio part just
fell appart..

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and mind
are both just sick of it.

I get tired after an hour, so a few years is quite good.

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and mind
are both just sick of it.

I get tired after an hour, so a few years is quite good.

Willow said:

I can walk just fine,

Not if you were married to me...

Willow said:

I can walk just fine,

Not if you were married to me...

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and mind
are both just sick of it. I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury, also can't
run (for the same reason).

Well try walking more, swimming, cross country skiing (if ya got snow),
or even cardio boxing:
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/a/cardiobox.htm
or just add changes to your speed/levels etc on the elliptical to
challenge yourself.

If you do your weight training ala circuit training style you can get
somewhat of a cardio workout at the same time ... but then cardio is
really overrated, see #2:
http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displayarticle.php?aid=37

joanne

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and mind
are both just sick of it. I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury, also can't
run (for the same reason).

Well try walking more, swimming, cross country skiing (if ya got snow),
or even cardio boxing:
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/a/cardiobox.htm
or just add changes to your speed/levels etc on the elliptical to
challenge yourself.

If you do your weight training ala circuit training style you can get
somewhat of a cardio workout at the same time ... but then cardio is
really overrated, see #2:
http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displayarticle.php?aid=37

joanne

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Quoted message said:

I can walk just fine, I can't do impact movement (like running) and
never
could cycle (tried many times always ended up hurting pretty bad).
Long
story short I broke my knee pretty bad years ago and it never healed
right.
Certain movements just don't work for me (like cycling).

You know.. you're right, maybe I'm just taking this too seriously..
playing
is good.. might just take my dog out for a spin ! ;o)

There are lots of innovations in bike pedals over the last decade -
so-called "clipless" systems that work sort of like a ski binding -
click in, turn your heel to get out. Speedplay is a company that makes
pedals with near infinite "float", which means your knees can find a
comfortable groove at every point in the pedal rotation. I've had knee
issues - too many years of bad running form - and couldn't really bike
for distance until I put Speeplay's on my bike. Talk to a bike shop,
ask on news:rec.bicycles.tech. Some folks don't like Speedplay's
because they say it feels like they're walking on ice, but once you get
used to that "slippery" sensation of your foot being able to turn
however it needs, many people find it's the end of their knee problems
on a bike forever.

Quoted message said:

Gotta look up the prices of the local pools.. I used to be a
lifeguard...
swimming was my thing..

Swimming is great cardio - most YMCA's have a pool and a cheap
membership. I think a swim membership at my local Y is $20 per month.

Quoted message said:

ok... fun stuff.. rollerblading (with the dog it might be an adventure
hehe)
ice skating... it's been years.. if nothing else I'd entertain the
crowd !
hehe

I have lots of free time... I'm just bored with what I'm doing..

There's always strength/endurance work like kettlebell swings. One set
of kb swings at the end of each workout has kept my resting pulse in the
40's when I did no other cardio. You can also change the focus of your
program to something like Bryce Lane's 50/20 - try to get 50 reps of a
reasonably heavy weight on a compound movement done in 20:00 however you
can manage it. It will make you stronger and take care of your cardio
at the same time.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

Quoted message said:

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

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Quoted message said:

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body
and

mind

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury,

Are you sure? Really?

Quoted message said:

also can't run (for the same reason).

Can you walk? Are we talking crutches or wheelchair?

Quoted message said:

What?

Rollerblading. Swimming. Rowing. Water Aerobics. Tennis.
Badminton.
Volleyball. Basketball. Hiking. Contra dancing. Ballroom
dancing.

What do you LIKE to do?

Quoted message said:

How long? How intense?

Either long OR intense. I like to do short intense interval
workouts,
and will do them on a variety of equipment. What does your gym have?
Try out that Concept II rowing machine. Chances are it's sitting
empty
even in the January rush.

Personally, I think cycling and swimming are great exercises that are
kind to joints. I'm doubtful that your knee injury prevents cycling.

Quoted message said:

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio
part

just

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

fell appart..

Have fun with this. Children call this playing.

Dally

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Quoted message said:

I can walk just fine, I can't do impact movement (like running) and
never
could cycle (tried many times always ended up hurting pretty bad).
Long
story short I broke my knee pretty bad years ago and it never healed
right.
Certain movements just don't work for me (like cycling).

You know.. you're right, maybe I'm just taking this too seriously..
playing
is good.. might just take my dog out for a spin ! ;o)

There are lots of innovations in bike pedals over the last decade -
so-called "clipless" systems that work sort of like a ski binding -
click in, turn your heel to get out. Speedplay is a company that makes
pedals with near infinite "float", which means your knees can find a
comfortable groove at every point in the pedal rotation. I've had knee
issues - too many years of bad running form - and couldn't really bike
for distance until I put Speeplay's on my bike. Talk to a bike shop,
ask on news:rec.bicycles.tech. Some folks don't like Speedplay's
because they say it feels like they're walking on ice, but once you get
used to that "slippery" sensation of your foot being able to turn
however it needs, many people find it's the end of their knee problems
on a bike forever.

Quoted message said:

Gotta look up the prices of the local pools.. I used to be a
lifeguard...
swimming was my thing..

Swimming is great cardio - most YMCA's have a pool and a cheap
membership. I think a swim membership at my local Y is $20 per month.

Quoted message said:

ok... fun stuff.. rollerblading (with the dog it might be an adventure
hehe)
ice skating... it's been years.. if nothing else I'd entertain the
crowd !
hehe

I have lots of free time... I'm just bored with what I'm doing..

There's always strength/endurance work like kettlebell swings. One set
of kb swings at the end of each workout has kept my resting pulse in the
40's when I did no other cardio. You can also change the focus of your
program to something like Bryce Lane's 50/20 - try to get 50 reps of a
reasonably heavy weight on a compound movement done in 20:00 however you
can manage it. It will make you stronger and take care of your cardio
at the same time.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

Quoted message said:

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

"Dally" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body
and

mind

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury,

Are you sure? Really?

Quoted message said:

also can't run (for the same reason).

Can you walk? Are we talking crutches or wheelchair?

Quoted message said:

What?

Rollerblading. Swimming. Rowing. Water Aerobics. Tennis.
Badminton.
Volleyball. Basketball. Hiking. Contra dancing. Ballroom
dancing.

What do you LIKE to do?

Quoted message said:

How long? How intense?

Either long OR intense. I like to do short intense interval
workouts,
and will do them on a variety of equipment. What does your gym have?
Try out that Concept II rowing machine. Chances are it's sitting
empty
even in the January rush.

Personally, I think cycling and swimming are great exercises that are
kind to joints. I'm doubtful that your knee injury prevents cycling.

Quoted message said:

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio
part

just

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

fell appart..

Have fun with this. Children call this playing.

Dally

I can walk just fine, I can't do impact movement (like running) and never
could cycle (tried many times always ended up hurting pretty bad). Long
story short I broke my knee pretty bad years ago and it never healed right.
Certain movements just don't work for me (like cycling).

You know.. you're right, maybe I'm just taking this too seriously.. playing
is good.. might just take my dog out for a spin ! ;o)

Gotta look up the prices of the local pools.. I used to be a lifeguard...
swimming was my thing..

ok... fun stuff.. rollerblading (with the dog it might be an adventure hehe)
ice skating... it's been years.. if nothing else I'd entertain the crowd !
hehe

I have lots of free time... I'm just bored with what I'm doing..

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

"Dally" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and

mind

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury,

Are you sure? Really?

Quoted message said:

also can't run (for the same reason).

Can you walk? Are we talking crutches or wheelchair?

Quoted message said:

What?

Rollerblading. Swimming. Rowing. Water Aerobics. Tennis. Badminton.
Volleyball. Basketball. Hiking. Contra dancing. Ballroom dancing.

What do you LIKE to do?

Quoted message said:

How long? How intense?

Either long OR intense. I like to do short intense interval workouts,
and will do them on a variety of equipment. What does your gym have?
Try out that Concept II rowing machine. Chances are it's sitting empty
even in the January rush.

Personally, I think cycling and swimming are great exercises that are
kind to joints. I'm doubtful that your knee injury prevents cycling.

Quoted message said:

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio part

just

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

fell appart..

Have fun with this. Children call this playing.

Dally

I can walk just fine, I can't do impact movement (like running) and never
could cycle (tried many times always ended up hurting pretty bad). Long
story short I broke my knee pretty bad years ago and it never healed right.
Certain movements just don't work for me (like cycling).

You know.. you're right, maybe I'm just taking this too seriously.. playing
is good.. might just take my dog out for a spin ! ;o)

Gotta look up the prices of the local pools.. I used to be a lifeguard...
swimming was my thing..

ok... fun stuff.. rollerblading (with the dog it might be an adventure hehe)
ice skating... it's been years.. if nothing else I'd entertain the crowd !
hehe

I have lots of free time... I'm just bored with what I'm doing..

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

"Dally" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and

mind

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury,

Are you sure? Really?

Quoted message said:

also can't run (for the same reason).

Can you walk? Are we talking crutches or wheelchair?

Quoted message said:

What?

Rollerblading. Swimming. Rowing. Water Aerobics. Tennis. Badminton.
Volleyball. Basketball. Hiking. Contra dancing. Ballroom dancing.

What do you LIKE to do?

Quoted message said:

How long? How intense?

Either long OR intense. I like to do short intense interval workouts,
and will do them on a variety of equipment. What does your gym have?
Try out that Concept II rowing machine. Chances are it's sitting empty
even in the January rush.

Personally, I think cycling and swimming are great exercises that are
kind to joints. I'm doubtful that your knee injury prevents cycling.

Quoted message said:

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio part

just

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

fell appart..

Have fun with this. Children call this playing.

Dally

"Willow" <[email hidden]> wrote

Quoted message said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and
mind
are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury, also can't run (for the same
reason).

What? How long? How intense? (No TBR I'm not talking about sex)

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio part just
fell appart..

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

Mountain hiking with the dog.

If I pay you $10, will you please stop top posting and drop your inane .sig
line?

David

"Willow" <[email hidden]> wrote

Quoted message said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and
mind
are both just sick of it.

I can't do bicycle because of a knee injury, also can't run (for the same
reason).

What? How long? How intense? (No TBR I'm not talking about sex)

My weight training is going just fine, but suddently the cardio part just
fell appart..

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

Mountain hiking with the dog.

If I pay you $10, will you please stop top posting and drop your inane .sig
line?

David

ROTFL Now be nice !

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

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Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and

mind

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

are both just sick of it.

I get tired after an hour, so a few years is quite good.

ROTFL Now be nice !

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

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Willow said:

I've been doing the elliptical machine for a few years and my body and

mind

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

are both just sick of it.

I get tired after an hour, so a few years is quite good.

Huh hhuh.. I've heard THAT before...

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

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Willow said:

I can walk just fine,

Not if you were married to me...

Huh hhuh.. I've heard THAT before...

--
Will~

"... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause."

Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth.

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Willow said:

I can walk just fine,

Not if you were married to me...