Cardio program

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I am trying to get back into a workout routine after quite a few months and this time hoping to stay for good, InshaAllah. The truth is, that like alot of other folks, I HATE cardio with a passion. But I also realize that if I want to lose some, I gotta get off my lazy behind and do something. So what is your cardio plans???How many times a week do you do it and for how long??How well has it worked for you??

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I do cardio 5 times out of the week for a half hour each session. It's worked out fantastically for me. Combined with situps, aerobics (Pilates) and eating a bit better, I have lost 13 lbs. in the past 2 months. Good luck, Ira.

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Thanks sweetpie! :slight_smile:
But how exactly do you do your cardio??Steady state??INterval training??track running or any other sports??

I though Pilates is a core strengthining program and not an aerobics. Aerobics is like your cardio etc, or step aerobics class:confused:

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I'd say go for interval training especially if you're a beginner and trying to build up your stamina. It'll give you a chance to recover slightly inbetwen bursts of cv.

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Ira, I jog alot until I start sweating like crazy. I basically do intervals of 1/3 (3 non-stop 10 minute sessions) and drink alot of water afterwards. Pilates are good exercise too since they keep your muscles in good shape and situps are awesome for the abs. Try putting weight rings on your tummy to do 4 sets of 100 situps at a time. Do 100 in the morning and 100 in the evening every chance you get. You’ll feel the pressure on the gut but it’s cool because you’ll see your stomach become visibly reduced.

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just a couple of common mistakes beginners make :

  • read about the correct posture for situps .. else you can strain your neck and or can start having back problems !!

  • ask your doctor if its a good idea that you run or jog for that reason.. biggest reason why ppl get bad knees and we all know how knees are invaluable.. believe me we are all not cut out for running.. some ppl are better off doing steppers/elyptical/cycling etc..

  • keep your weights at the low end if you are starting out and even later when you are comfortable doing it.. after all most girls i know dont want bulky muscles but toned arms and legs.. more reps wit low weights will give you better results..

  • last but not least cardio is optimal at 15 - 25 mins with normal to slightly higher heart beat.. if you get really short of breath and sweat like crazy your are doing more and losing less.. there is a better alternative believe me..

  • never let your body run dry on water or energy.. it goes into survival mode and not to mention your muscles get weak and more prone to being damaged.. any time you get light headed or feel pain anywhere in your body you want to stop right there and then.. dont push your body just for the sake of couple of minutes extra.. totally not worth it.. :)