hope this is okay

tishb · Post by **tishb** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:30 pm

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 legs get tired. breathing is okay its just 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 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:16 am

search high intensity interval training asap

tishb · Post by **tishb** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:37 am

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

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:37 pm

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 · Post by **tishb** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:42 am

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

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:02 am

lots....

what do you do now? post a detailed plan

littleshelly · Post by **littleshelly** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:43 am

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 · Post by **vamp** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:46 pm

whats your experience with weight training?