I am training for a show in a few months... my cardio routine is usually 45 to 50 minutes, most of the time I'll walk at an incline for half an hour(starting at incline 6.0 at a 3.5 pace and increasing it every 5 minutes eventually ending up at an 11.0 incline and a 4.0 pace)...for the last 15/20 min, I will ride teh bike doing 5 min intervals of 3 min at 8.0 then 2min at 14.0....
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How many days per week do you do cardio. If the show is in a few months I suggest 3-4 times a week right now, with 2 of those sessions being intense HIIT, and the other steady state.
If you find cardio boring mix it up. Running one day, treadmill another, swimming another, etc. I prefer running.....not so boring and challenging.
You can also use music or you can read while on a machine to make it go faster.
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I actually do cardio 5 to 6 times a week with HIIT at least 4 times a week for 15-20min. I do not burn fat easily so Ive always thought the more cardio for me the better! I agree with the book and music..anythying to keep my focus off the fact im running/biking in place and not going anywhere..haha!
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I would do the HIIT for at least 35 minutes for better results.
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ok.. thanks for the advice. I think I am going to start to reverse my times... HIIT for 30-35 then walking at an incline or the eliptical for 15-20.
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Do you do your cardio first thing in the morning? If not, I would def try that! I always do mine in the morning on an empty stomach. Can really make a difference in burning fat.
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enough cardio?