Need Help on Cardiovascular Training

Falcons Talon · Aug 5, 2002

Originally posted by Comic Book Guy
I have finally decided to quit putting it off...I need to start doing some cardiovascular training.

I was running 2 miles every other day about 2 months ago, but I just could not stay motivated in running.

So, then I thought I would get a jump rope and try that for 20 minutes. Ummm...big mistake - I think running for 2 miles is a helluva lot easier than jumping rope for 20 minutes. So, I was wondering what other people do here when it comes to cardio stuff. The ones who do cardio - do you just run or do you do other things? I have been reading to get the most out of it, you need to do the workout for at least 20 to 45 minutes and do it 3 times a week.

What would be the best way to start a program like this?? What should be my goals (other than not passing out)?? What are some other cardio exercises that one can do that are fairly accessible besides running and jumping rope (sorry but swimming and rowing are not very accessible)??

I appreciate any info that people can give me on this subject.
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Start slow!!!
Try 10 minutes of rowing machine and 15 minutes of stationary bike. All that matters is that you elevate your heart rate to between 60-80% of your standing heart rate. Figure that out with this formula. 220-n[/]=heart rate...(n[/] is your age) multiply that by .6, .7, or .8 and that is your target heart rate.
Later add another activity for ten minutes, or add 5 minutes to each current activity. Every other day is the right schedule for aerobic/cardio activity recovery time, whereas for anaerobic, it is 36-48 hour recovery time.

Manny Ramirez · Aug 5, 2002

I just finished walking 2 miles in 33 minutes.

I need to know if that is a good time or not.

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