Who walks instead of running for cardio?

1MoreRep

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• Dec 20, 2013

• #1

Started walking at a fast pace some this week and its a lot easier on my ankle than running is. I've always heard its better to walk fast than to run.

 

charliebigspuds

New member

• Dec 20, 2013

• #2

Always high incline walk for me..that or HIIT on a bike

 

HackTwat

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• Dec 20, 2013

• #3

Cardio is all about getting your heart rate up to Target Range for your age and keeping it there for the duration of how long you want to do cardio. I'll be 41 Saturday, so my target heart rate is 150-165. I do 20-30 min at a hard pace on an Eliptical cause my knees cant take the pounding. So, to answer your question, walking is fine. Just get that heart rate up.
Peace

 

RagingWhoreMoan

Full Access

• Dec 20, 2013

• #4

I have always understood that either Walking at an incline or HIIT (I like/hate sprints) is best for fat loss

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I have always understood that either Walking at an incline or HIIT (I like/hate sprints) is best for fat loss

 

fstr03svtcobra

New member

• Dec 20, 2013

• #5

I walk just because I enjoy starting my day that way sometimes. Unfortunately most days I don't have time to walk long enough to make it effective for fat loss. I love jumping rope though. It's quick, easy on the knees, and gives you great calves.

 

Lightsout

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• Dec 20, 2013

• #6

I walk at the highest the treadmills will go.

 

freakinthegym

Full Access

• Dec 21, 2013

• #7

Lightsout said:

I walk at the highest the treadmills will go.

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Incline 15 and 3.5 mph

 

Lightsout

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• Dec 21, 2013

• #8

freakinthegym said:

Incline 15 and 3.5 mph

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Thats about wat I do. Some days I get 4.

 

DefMetalLifter

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• Dec 21, 2013

• #9

I like to walk on the treadmill. Allows me to play on phone or make phone calls. Sometimes I get serious and kill it on the stair climber for 20 mins at over 100 steps a minute!

 

Rutman

Banana

• Dec 21, 2013

• #10

Like others have stated..... Work up to 15 on incline at 3.6 if free walking, 4.0 - 4.2 if holding on. Also love the Cybex Arc Trainer to finish off my cardio.


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Charliebrawn

New member

• Dec 22, 2013

• #11

I love sprinting and would do it whenever my knee and back allows it. Else bike is safe option. Tho now that I am fairly lean I only do HIT style cardio. I have come to believe it is superior method.


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Jedew

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• Dec 22, 2013

• #12

I have just started so i am happy fast pace walking at the moment.

 

Charliebrawn

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• Dec 22, 2013

• #13

Jedew said:

I have just started so i am happy fast pace walking at the moment.

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That's a good place to start, specially if you add incline to it, oh man, buns and calves get fried


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