Is walking considered cardio - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

NightStrike · 01-08-2004, 04:41 PM

Here’s my work out routine. I weight train 3 days a week, and do cardio 4 days a week, I do cardio the days I don’t do weight training. I go for about 45 mins to an hour of intense cardio (80% of my max heart rate). Then after I like to just go on the treadmill for another hour. I know that too much cardio can be bad for you but I want to burn off as many calories as I can. So is that light walking for an hour going to hurt me or not. Thanks for any info

Alias · 01-08-2004, 06:45 PM

Yes it is considred Cardio because it is movement, you will probably not burn as much calories as running, but it is safer because of the low impact on your heels and legs.

Hitmen · 01-09-2004, 03:11 PM

if you want a boost in calorie burning, walk with an incline.

Rick7799 · 01-09-2004, 05:04 PM

I thought it wasn't considered cardio until you got your hear rate in your target zone which is 65% to 85% of your maximum. I do intense workouts on my lifecycle in that range for up to an hour a day. I also like to walk at a fast pace and my heart rate will be only 90 to 100. In other words it is much easier to walk and I don't think that would hurt you one bit.

trnurbdy48 · 01-10-2004, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NightStrike

Here’s my work out routine. I weight train 3 days a week, and do cardio 4 days a week, I do cardio the days I don’t do weight training. I go for about 45 mins to an hour of intense cardio (80% of my max heart rate). Then after I like to just go on the treadmill for another hour. I know that too much cardio can be bad for you but I want to burn off as many calories as I can. So is that light walking for an hour going to hurt me or not. Thanks for any info

I'm not quite clear with your question. Do you want to add walking to your existing routine? The regime you've outlined is more than enough. Instead of overtraining, reduce your calories. Or, substitue a brisk walk with either leg weights or dumbells for one treadmill session. They key to keeping your metabolism functioning at peak is to change routines periodically and eating correctly. Do you lift to failure? Do you change your routines?