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tishb · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

So, I'm still learning, but so far so good. I have been doing cardio for the last few days and want to make sure this is okay for full benefits of cardio. I start out at a slow pace on treadmill for 5 minutes then at a moderate not brisk pace for 10 min. I then go to the elliptical for about 15 mins as my legs get tired. My breathing is okay its just my calves and thighs start to hurt. I then work on the stationery bike for 15 mins and back to the elliptical for 10 mins. Is this okay? I don't rest in between switching besides setting the machines.

swanso5 · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:16 am Post subject:

search high intensity interval training asap

tishb · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

Yea I have read up on it, bu¥ I don't think my skill level is quite there

swanso5 · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject:

it doesn't take skill, give this a shot:

2mins warm up
1min as hard as you can
1min as slow as you can go (recovery)
x 5 cycles
2mins warm down

do on x trainer / elliptical

tishb · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

Thank you! I will try this. Do you have any reccommendations for strength training?

swanso5 · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:02 am Post subject:

lots....

what do you do now? post a detailed plan

littleshelly · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 118

I think that is OK for some of your cardio. Mixing it up is important. Try adding sprints a few days a week too and you will see a difference.

vamp · Joined: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 762

whats your experience with weight training?