Any ideas how I can do an interval training with an elliptical machine in 20 minutes.
I'm 55 KGS
I want to lose 5KGS in 2-3 weeks, possible or not?
If yes, how?
Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
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Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
3min warm up
1min at a very hard level
1min at a very easy level
repeat for 3 cycles
3min warm down
from reading your other posts, your diet will not allow anywhere near a 5kg loss in any amount of weeks
1min at a very hard level
1min at a very easy level
repeat for 3 cycles
3min warm down
from reading your other posts, your diet will not allow anywhere near a 5kg loss in any amount of weeks
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
I'm going to start to diet again.
I've had enough junk in the past 6 months. It's about time I take control of disgusting fat body!
I've had enough junk in the past 6 months. It's about time I take control of disgusting fat body!
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
great attitude
you need some resistance work though too, what are tou doing for that?
from the sounds of your inactivity in you give it a big crack between now and x-mas, you might just see some great results
you need some resistance work though too, what are tou doing for that?
from the sounds of your inactivity in you give it a big crack between now and x-mas, you might just see some great results
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
I am not sure what you mean by resistance training.
But first goal out of everything is to KEEP MOVING. I am not moving at all. Barely 2 hours of total movement in 24 hours. HONESTLY
When I go to the gym...I'd usually (i know it's wrong, but I need to do that or else I wouldn't).
I spend 5 minutes on each different cardio machine, because I do get VERY bored and tired from. I'd switch from Bike, to treadmill (I'd usually do 2 sprints 2ithin 5 minutes) and then elliptical which I find very not-so-tiring or boring. In total of 15-20 minutes. Then I'll go lift weights.
Honestly...1 year ago, ALL I DID was weight training 3 times a week, and was pretty active during the day...so I was as down as 46KGs...although eating habits were not that healthy, nor so "bad" as this year.
Okay... goal MORE than anything is to get back into the mood of exercising and being in shape through being "active". To start an exercise routine, limit sitting on the bed, get back into eating at least 4-5 meals before going full to the 6. figure the timings I will eat this meals, and WHAT TO EAT in them. At the moment it's hard these 2-3 days because it's like a "big" holiday (EID) here where I live....and there is too much family visiting and all that, so I'll first; watch what I eat instead of "when" I'm eating it. I can't just pretend, oh, I can eat 6 meals today and be back like how I was last year in a moment. It takes steps and time...and by SUNDAY, new FULL routine will sure kick in.
But first goal out of everything is to KEEP MOVING. I am not moving at all. Barely 2 hours of total movement in 24 hours. HONESTLY
When I go to the gym...I'd usually (i know it's wrong, but I need to do that or else I wouldn't).
I spend 5 minutes on each different cardio machine, because I do get VERY bored and tired from. I'd switch from Bike, to treadmill (I'd usually do 2 sprints 2ithin 5 minutes) and then elliptical which I find very not-so-tiring or boring. In total of 15-20 minutes. Then I'll go lift weights.
Honestly...1 year ago, ALL I DID was weight training 3 times a week, and was pretty active during the day...so I was as down as 46KGs...although eating habits were not that healthy, nor so "bad" as this year.
Okay... goal MORE than anything is to get back into the mood of exercising and being in shape through being "active". To start an exercise routine, limit sitting on the bed, get back into eating at least 4-5 meals before going full to the 6. figure the timings I will eat this meals, and WHAT TO EAT in them. At the moment it's hard these 2-3 days because it's like a "big" holiday (EID) here where I live....and there is too much family visiting and all that, so I'll first; watch what I eat instead of "when" I'm eating it. I can't just pretend, oh, I can eat 6 meals today and be back like how I was last year in a moment. It takes steps and time...and by SUNDAY, new FULL routine will sure kick in.
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
you seem to have turned the corner
resistance = wts
you'll need something structured here
what sort of schedule will you follow? (days you can go to the gym, days you can't but can still do something etc)
resistance = wts
you'll need something structured here
what sort of schedule will you follow? (days you can go to the gym, days you can't but can still do something etc)
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
okay...
This week, until dec6. Can't go to the gym.
Because when I go to the gym it is in uni, and I don't have to pay crazy amounts for that, as it's part of the tuition...It's also in another city...so I can't go there unless I go for classes.
This week. plan is to keep moving. Just move. For example now...I just came back home from a family lunch, and instead of staying home or going for the movis, I'm going for a simple one-hour walk around this big park that's nearby. It may not be counted as "Exercise" because I dont have the freedom to run and such or wear loose clothes, because of the headscarf...blah blah...but I AM GOING TO GO WALK. That's the whole point. Otherwise I'll sit on bed.
So I'll make it a habit to go to the park at least 3 times a week. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Mid-afternoon, instead of napping.
I plan to learn this thing I watched called "jumpstyle", it seems pretty fun and cool....so stay active.
I will not do any weight training this week though...this week is a bit messy because of the holiday.
But next week.
Back to old schedule.
Sunday/Tues/Thursday = weights in the gym at uni at least 30 minutes.
Friday/Mon/Wed = walking at the park or 20-30 minutes HIIT interval workout at home on the elliptical.
Sat - off.
That should get me somewhere within 2 weeks, even if not losing the 5KGS, but feel better...feel in shape...and no more back pains from sitting on all day long.
As for the food, this is tricky, but I have to figure what I can and do like to eat. And it's hard to stick to one schedule because every semester comes in, effects eating habits and exercise. So again by the end of Dec...I'll have 3 weeks break, then again a whole different class timings...etc.
That's why it's very hard to stick to one thing or be consistent because life is not consistent itself.
This week, until dec6. Can't go to the gym.
Because when I go to the gym it is in uni, and I don't have to pay crazy amounts for that, as it's part of the tuition...It's also in another city...so I can't go there unless I go for classes.
This week. plan is to keep moving. Just move. For example now...I just came back home from a family lunch, and instead of staying home or going for the movis, I'm going for a simple one-hour walk around this big park that's nearby. It may not be counted as "Exercise" because I dont have the freedom to run and such or wear loose clothes, because of the headscarf...blah blah...but I AM GOING TO GO WALK. That's the whole point. Otherwise I'll sit on bed.
So I'll make it a habit to go to the park at least 3 times a week. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Mid-afternoon, instead of napping.
I plan to learn this thing I watched called "jumpstyle", it seems pretty fun and cool....so stay active.
I will not do any weight training this week though...this week is a bit messy because of the holiday.
But next week.
Back to old schedule.
Sunday/Tues/Thursday = weights in the gym at uni at least 30 minutes.
Friday/Mon/Wed = walking at the park or 20-30 minutes HIIT interval workout at home on the elliptical.
Sat - off.
That should get me somewhere within 2 weeks, even if not losing the 5KGS, but feel better...feel in shape...and no more back pains from sitting on all day long.
As for the food, this is tricky, but I have to figure what I can and do like to eat. And it's hard to stick to one schedule because every semester comes in, effects eating habits and exercise. So again by the end of Dec...I'll have 3 weeks break, then again a whole different class timings...etc.
That's why it's very hard to stick to one thing or be consistent because life is not consistent itself.
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
But basically:
This week is the week that says "I'm going back into shape, and I'm going start by being active"
Simple.
This week is the week that says "I'm going back into shape, and I'm going start by being active"
Simple.
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Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
cultural questions:
is it hard for a woman to get out in a public area to do work? like you say running the park, or even going to a gym.
are the gyms at university segregated so you might be able to lift weights without a fookun headscarf on?
are you isolated in your room because you "want" to be?
did I notice you recently got access to a car? is that normal in Dubai? you can actually get a license and drive?
Forgive ugly American ignorance?,
OSCAR
is it hard for a woman to get out in a public area to do work? like you say running the park, or even going to a gym.
are the gyms at university segregated so you might be able to lift weights without a fookun headscarf on?
are you isolated in your room because you "want" to be?
did I notice you recently got access to a car? is that normal in Dubai? you can actually get a license and drive?
Forgive ugly American ignorance?,
OSCAR
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
There is no shame in asking =)
To do workouts with a headscarf in the streets, is pretty tough. You do see it. It's okay, but personally I don't feel comfortable working out in public.
In the gym at the university, it is segregated. The best thing about uni is there are two "sport complexes", which both has gyms in it, and tone is open for women from a certain time and the other for men, then vice versa. So no one can lose a workout. Usually, there are mixed and female-only gyms in Dubai.
Yes, I am in room as it's choice. I'm such a loner. Even at the university, I prefer to eat alone and do things alone. I barely interact with one family.
Driving in Dubai is super normal. Not in KSA though. Here, there is a good amount of freedom, and women are treated equally and all that. The only reason I am lazy because i have a car is due to me waking up later in the day at times; hence the lack of activity. I'd usually wake up at 9:30 to go uni and sometimes at 7:30 (which is okay). uni is big..I do a lot of walking in there. Just walking from car to gym and back to car to switch bags is pretty tiring!
Oh well, I held up to promise to myself to go walk today. I walked for about 3500-4000 M outside the park, and the park itself is 64 hectare . IS that good? I wasn't running or anything, walking on an average 4.5/5 speed as I was with sister who is "truly" overweight and doesn't usually run...we took about 50 minutes. Probably slow, I could do it in 30 if I walked faster, but didn't want to leave her behind.... I'll be making this a habit to do every Friday..as I realized Mondays and Wednesday are not always free days for a long workout like that.
Which sucks is how I come back home pretty late everyday. 5-6 p.m. So when I'm home I am so tired to bother about working out for 20 minutes, because i had such a long day....
p.s. our days start on Sunday, and our weekend is on Friday/Sat
To do workouts with a headscarf in the streets, is pretty tough. You do see it. It's okay, but personally I don't feel comfortable working out in public.
In the gym at the university, it is segregated. The best thing about uni is there are two "sport complexes", which both has gyms in it, and tone is open for women from a certain time and the other for men, then vice versa. So no one can lose a workout. Usually, there are mixed and female-only gyms in Dubai.
Yes, I am in room as it's choice. I'm such a loner. Even at the university, I prefer to eat alone and do things alone. I barely interact with one family.
Driving in Dubai is super normal. Not in KSA though. Here, there is a good amount of freedom, and women are treated equally and all that. The only reason I am lazy because i have a car is due to me waking up later in the day at times; hence the lack of activity. I'd usually wake up at 9:30 to go uni and sometimes at 7:30 (which is okay). uni is big..I do a lot of walking in there. Just walking from car to gym and back to car to switch bags is pretty tiring!
Oh well, I held up to promise to myself to go walk today. I walked for about 3500-4000 M outside the park, and the park itself is 64 hectare . IS that good? I wasn't running or anything, walking on an average 4.5/5 speed as I was with sister who is "truly" overweight and doesn't usually run...we took about 50 minutes. Probably slow, I could do it in 30 if I walked faster, but didn't want to leave her behind.... I'll be making this a habit to do every Friday..as I realized Mondays and Wednesday are not always free days for a long workout like that.
Which sucks is how I come back home pretty late everyday. 5-6 p.m. So when I'm home I am so tired to bother about working out for 20 minutes, because i had such a long day....
p.s. our days start on Sunday, and our weekend is on Friday/Sat
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
I wanted to understand something about HIITswanso5 wrote:you seem to have turned the corner
resistance = wts
you'll need something structured here
what sort of schedule will you follow? (days you can go to the gym, days you can't but can still do something etc)
old cardio routine was as following and it seemed to work well for fat loss, I'm not sure I was doing it right on wrong, but I feel that knees and legs start to hurt a lot afterwards.
On a treadmill btw:
2mins warm up 4/km
1 minute jog at speed 8/km
And so on, one minute this and one minute that for 20 minutes only...
It seemed to work very well for me back then.
I used to also "add" random sprints in between, for 30 seconds usually on a speed between 11-16/km...but I can't handle 16/km anymore.
I want to be able to be on the treadmill without feeling insides are ripping. What do you suggest I do?
I think I'll keep cardio various within the week.
Day 1 (Sat) - treadmill
Day 2 (Sun) - Weights
Day 3 (Mon) - elliptical
Day 4 (Tues) -weights
Day 5 (Wed) - Boxing
Day 6 (Thur) -weights
Day 7 (Fri) - A long average speed between 4-5/km for 40-50 minutes about 3500m (just to be active).
Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
the intervals you listed are fine but increase the speed every 2 weeks or sooner if you can
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Re: Tips for Elliptical HIIT session
Thanks for the advice. For the elliptical I can do it fine.
I did what you suggested.
3 mins warm up
1 min easy level ( lvl 1)
1 min very hard level (lvl eight)
but you said 3 cycles...isn't that too little?
2-cool down.
I'm not sure how I can get the best benefit from Boxing as a cardio workout, but I'm learning and watching videos as to how to learn basic boxing techniques with jabbing, stance...etc.
I did what you suggested.
3 mins warm up
1 min easy level ( lvl 1)
1 min very hard level (lvl eight)
but you said 3 cycles...isn't that too little?
2-cool down.
I'm not sure how I can get the best benefit from Boxing as a cardio workout, but I'm learning and watching videos as to how to learn basic boxing techniques with jabbing, stance...etc.