How much cardio do you get in every week?

[bab]

I'm not even going to zumba anyomre and I have to get back into a routine.  I think I am going to start with the treadmill to ease back into working out.  What is your routine?  Do you monitor your heart rate? 

[eb777888]

Yes, I monitor my HR. I get about 4-6 hours in a week. I do elliptical, biking and running. I really loved running but I hurt my hip and I'm a little nervous to try again. If I run, I do it at the end of my routine and for only 10-20 minutes.

I also really like Jillian Michaels DVD's for some weight work. I supplement with my cardio routine.

[Kore]

I "run" 3x per week for 30 mins.

I don't monitor heart rate or anything. It's definitely aerobic at my level of fatness/fitness.

[toepick]

I do three crossfit-like (but not as intense) workouts a week. It's more interval training than straight cardio.

[lolobeth802]

I make sure I do 30 min of something 6 days a week. Sometimes it's more if I take a class or run. I think of my cardio more for heart health, overall endurance, and endorphins, as opposed to weight loss. For some reason this has really made me stick to it.

[eddy]

I do quick and hard. Not counting my barre class I probably get 60-80 minutes of intense working out a week.

I do normally monitor my heart rate and shoot for 170s and 180s. I do that for like 20 minutes. I do HIIT type workouts, kettlebells and barre. Barre doesn't elevate my heart rate as much so I don't bother with the monitor.

[sugarbear]

I do HIIT, of varying length / repetitions three or four days per week, and I have another day that I do longer intervals. HIIT always follows lifting, but the longer intervals are a stand alone workout. I never monitor my hr because I'm pretty aware of my threshold. I go as hard as I possibly can, so hr is more or less irrelevant. I never do steady states radio because I get mor bang for my buck with intervals.

If your time is limited, I'd skip the machines and go with kettle bells, balls, Burpees, etc.

(Actually, I'd skip the machines, period).

[balletofangels]

I get 1-2+ hours (group fitness) 5-6 days a week. I do some sort of metabolic training each day as well. When it is warmer I have to get back to C25K.

ETA: I don't monitor my heart rate, but would like monitor because I like all the toys.

[bab]

Feb 15, 2014 17:06:36 GMT -5 nuggetbrain said:

Hahahahahahahaha

This made me LOL for real!!

[meganew]

"You just saw it"

[bab]

Feb 15, 2014 17:09:41 GMT -5 lolobeth802 said:

I make sure I do 30 min of something 6 days a week. Sometimes it's more if I take a class or run. I think of my cardio more for heart health, overall endurance, and endorphins, as opposed to weight loss. For some reason this has really made me stick to it.

This is where I want to be.  I don't need to lose any weight.  My BMI is 22 and I am fine with that, but I am worried about my cardiovascular health.  I just want to get myself into a decent routine that I can stick with.  I blame my schedule, but honestly this should be my top priority. 

[meganew]

Honestly, before getting pregnant I ran a marathon so I was running 4x a week, about 25-30 miles. This weather has been awful and I have to take it easy, so now I'm starting the Hal Higdons 10k program with H in preparation for Broad Street in May.

[leahmel]

I run a couple times a week and take an hour long class that involves cardio each week. So maybe 2 hours total. I also do hot yoga once a week, but that's not cardio even though I sweat my ass off.

[iamgrace]

Well, I try to run every other day, but I'm lucky if I run 2x a week. I usually run for 30 minutes. I'm trying to get out for more walks and snowshoeing but it's effing cold.

[pantsparty]

Most of my workouts have a cardio element. Like all the Jillian Michaels DVDs move so quickly it's just like doing cardio, if not better. I also do a lot of workouts on Fitness Blender that have a cardio portion or are HIIT workouts.

I don't monitor my heart rate. I can tell when I'm working out hard.

[eb777888]

I believe I've read that for cardiovascular health, it's 30 minutes of physical activity most days.

[sewpinkgal]

I'm doing HIIT 3 days/wk for an hour each class- one day straight cardio, the other 2 a cardio/weights mix. I also do a hip hop fitness class one day a week. So total cardio ~3hrs a week? I need to add in another weight training session, but I'm doing well enough just getting in 4 days a week right now.

[underwaterrhymes]

I really want to get a treadmill. Can anyone recommend theirs?

[shoeless]

Ideally:
3x week for running. Varying lengths, normally a 4,5,and 10 mile run
2x week cross-fit.

However, in actuality its 2x week running and 2x week cross-fit.

[Deleted]

I just try to work out 5-6 days a week. Half the days I do interval training (either with a small class with a trainer or by myself) and I follow it up with 10-15 minutes on the treadmill. The other days I just run for 35 minutes and stretch.

I've found that having an UP band reall keeps me motivated- I can keep track of my steps and if I'm stuck at home for some reason (sick kids or some other reason), I just run up and down the stairs 2 extra times every time I have to go up or down. Otherwise I do random sets of jumping jacks or burpees or planks. That kind of stuff. My dad and BFF have UP bands too so we're on a "team" together (can see how much each other have moved that day) and we keep each other honest. It's easy to work in short bursts if you're cognizant of making sure you're moving. Also, I love doing little tabata workouts at home when I have time for a full workout. They're fun and require very little equipment!

[bab]

What is/are burpee(s)?

[peachdragon]

Only an hour a week. Looks like I need to step it up.

[pantsparty]

Feb 15, 2014 17:27:57 GMT -5 bab said:

What is/are burpee(s)?

The devil.

[mrsgoontz]

Feb 15, 2014 17:27:57 GMT -5 bab said:

What is/are burpee(s)?

m.youtube.com/watch?v=FvajtD5T2oc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DFvajtD5T2oc

I CrossFit 5 times a week and either run a few miles or go mountain biking on Sundays.

[Kristinmo]

I am doing the Insanity workouts right now. They are tough and I love that I can do them without leaving the house. It's 6 nights a week 45 minutes to an hour.

[balletofangels]

Feb 15, 2014 17:27:57 GMT -5 bab said:

What is/are burpee(s)?

I think also known as squat thrusts? Stand, squat, plank, push up, up...I think I have all the steps. Love them.

[DotAndBuzz]

About 3.5-4 hrs a week of cardio via dance classes (Zumba/jazzercise type things) and kick boxing. Another 1.5-2 hrs of strength via barre and Pilates.

It is really hard for me to get back in it when I stop for a while, but after 2-3 weeks it is more easily part of my routine.

[kellsbelles]

Feb 15, 2014 17:10:29 GMT -5 eddy said:

I do quick and hard. Not counting my barre class I probably get 60-80 minutes of intense working out a week.

I do normally monitor my heart rate and shoot for 170s and 180s. I do that for like 20 minutes. I do HIIT type workouts, kettlebells and barre. Barre doesn't elevate my heart rate as much so I don't bother with the monitor.

Same here. I do bare 3-4 times a week and then cardio maybe 2 days for about 60 mins combined. I'll do eliptical, treadmill or bike at the gym. I loathe cardio.

[janegold]

I do 45-60 minutes of cardio about 4 or 5 days a week, and usually a strenuous yoga or barre class for 60-75 minutes once or twice a week. I also walk to and from work every weekday, which is about 50 mins/day. So total, including yoga/barre and walking, 10ish hours/week, give or take.

PS I'm cooling down on a bike at the gym right now

[marylennox]

I do Zumba 2-3 times a week. So about 2-3 hours of cardio a week.