Cardiovascular workouts

[TheGeneral+]

I have been trying to get a workout in daily. Have been limited lately, but my routine is usually...

20 pushups
50 sit-ups
3 reps of love handle crunches 15/10/8
stair climber 2 mins
treadmill 5 minutes
exercise bike 10 mins

repeat once.

Thoughts on the routine?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[MeyerLansky]

Great job general. My only workout lately involves a walk to McDonald's for a Super Sized meal.

 

[TheGeneral+]

Meyer Lansky,

It is amazing the better feeling about yourself after a good 30-40 minute workout. It's hell getting going, a great feeling when done Sir.

 

[SSI]

general, 30 minutes --- 5 times weekly. 4-5 weight training session.. low fat diet, Bill Phillips "Body for Life" routine is good..

 

[TheGeneral+]

Thanks SSI. One thing I definately need to do is cease with the 2 liters of coke every morning.

 

[joeybagadonuts]

Pyle
Make sure if youre trying to get in shape that you do at least 20 minutes (aerobic) exercise 4 to 5 times a week. you can start doing less and work your way up but make sure when youre doing your cardiovascular you do a minimum of 2o minutes nonstop. GL soldier

 

[bosox1086]

Get the carbs out of what you drink. Diet soda (you'll get used to it), Lite beer (I know), crystal lite and water. Was huge for me.

 

[TheGeneral+]

Thanks Joey. I will say that once i get going with the above routine, it is non stop until done. I have a TV in the garage as well which helps take the mind off of the pain.

 

[TheGeneral+]

So bosox1086,

Diet coke would be fine?

 

[Fishhead]

ANYthing is better than nothing Marine!

Treadmills are great........especially if you live where the climate is frigid.

 

[SSI]

yes general diet coke, diet mtn dew... cut down on carbs consumed (especially in evening), raise protein level.. pump some iron general..

 

[TheGeneral+]

Fish, it is cold in the garage, but after about 2 mins on the treadmill, the body heats up.

 

[max1234]

General,

Have you tried "sport f*cking"? It's a great cardi workout and it's easy to keep your attention.

 

[Dante]

General....

15mins treadmill to start

45 min circut training different weight machines and free weights..


I thought we talked about this man...try it...I do this 4 times a week..

 

[TheGeneral+]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Have you tried "sport f*cking"? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Excuse the ignorance, but explain please.

 

[TheGeneral+]

Dante, I do not do much with weights. Used to work out hard and get some tone, but a short time slacking loses so much quickly.

 

[Fishhead]

Dante is right General.

We need 12 min. of jogging or 30 min. of a fast walk minimum out of you.

I am a strong proponent of the 30+ walking on the T-MILL.

Why?

Less injury, easier on joints, more apt to stay with it, mind at ease to think about gambling, and just less stress on the body overall. Walking is the best thing you can do for yourself!

ps- drink good water.

 

[MeyerLansky]

If I have not worked out for over 6 months and am about 20 pounds overweight, am I at risk of a heart attack by starting to run? Perhaps I am better off with a brisk walk to start.

 

[TheGeneral+]

So, I need to do more than 10 on the treadmill. Does the bike not supplement somewhat.

 

[Tekari]

I am starting to workout alot again now in preperation for spring break