MrsBudakiel
01-08-2009, 03:33 PM
Well, running has NEVER been my forte. I really need cardio but there is no pool or anything around here and I can't afford a gym membership. What should I do?
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snogal
01-08-2009, 04:30 PM
How about exercise DVD's. You could also try jumping jacks, jumping rope, dancing, or anything that gets you moving and keeps your heart rate up.
tjlhb
01-08-2009, 05:07 PM
Outside the gym (besides running): bicycling, stair climbing (actual stairs), swimming (in pool or lake), rowing (boat), paddling (boat). Bicycling (as well as running) can be used to go places. If you work in a multistory building, you can walk up the stairs instead of using the elevator.
Inside the gym: most of the above have gym machines (or facilities like a pool for swimming) to simulate. Rowing and swimming are full body exercises as opposed to just lower body exercise.
Inside the gym: most of the above have gym machines (or facilities like a pool for swimming) to simulate. Rowing and swimming are full body exercises as opposed to just lower body exercise.
nscrbug
01-08-2009, 08:15 PM
If you don't like running, how about speed walking? Or perhaps walk/run combo...as in walk for 1min, then jog for 4min, repeat until you've reached either your goal time or distance.
dubW
01-09-2009, 04:43 PM
I can get my heart rate up on the stationary bike; but I also to Aerobics - both are great for cardio.
MrsBudakiel
01-11-2009, 11:29 PM
awesome. thanks guys!
korunner
01-12-2009, 12:15 AM
I love to run but when I can't, I jump rope. You can get in a great cardio workout in just 10-15 minutes. You'll be surprised how fast this gets your heartrate up!