Favorite Cardio/Workout

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by CUGreekgirl
My plan now is every Saturday and sunday 3 hrs each day, then about an 1 every day of the week! I will have an in shape body by spring Break!!!!

Hm, be careful -- I'm a gym addict but that seems a little much even to me. Three hours in a day? Don't hurt yourself, seriously.

I love the elliptical but other than that, I usually run. It's always good to lift weights at least twice a week too.

[cntryZTA5]

My favorite cardio workout is the Funky Hi-Low class at 24 hour fitness. I need a group exercise class to stay motivated. I get too bored using just machines.


Although, if I use a machine, I like the elliptical trainer.

[_Lisa_]

Since I don't have a mat at home for my mat-portion of my pilates DVDs (I bought another one now besides the pilates for dummies DVD) I'm thinking about taking a Pilates class at the gym I go to. Its all mat-work & they provide the mat & the cost is $40 for one class a week for 8 weeks. I don't know how much classes usually cost so I can't decide if $40 is a good or bad deal!

[BaylorBean]

Has anyone done the Stripercise videos or classes? I've heard that they are a really good work out and am just curious if anyone else has done them?

[aephi alum]

I have my own little home gym. I used to work for a company that gave us a "wellness benefit" every year, that we could apply to gym membership, a quit-smoking or weight-loss program, or purchase of gym equipment. So I've picked up a stationary bike, elliptical machine, and weight machine. This way, I have no excuses. I can't say "it's snowing, so I can't get to the gym" because the gym is in my basement!

I try to take some time at least three days a week, and spend some time on the bike or elliptical and/or the weight machine. I read or put the TV on while I'm working out.

[ZTAngel]

I love the Elliptical Trainer! I feel like I get the best work out using that.
I use the Elliptical machine for 30 minutes about 4 times a week. I do strength training 3 to 4 times a week also.

I take a body works class and a pilates class on Sunday mornings. During the week, I'll wake up early before work and either do one of the exercises from FitTV (digital cable channel that has 24 hour fitness) or I'll do exercises from my Bellydancing video (Neena and Veena are the best!).

[ISUKappa]

When it's nice out, I prefer walking--3 miles in under 45 minutes.

During the winter, I use the treadmill and elliptical at the gym with 20-30 minutes of weights between the two workouts.

[cashmoney]

Originally posted by ZTAngel
I take a body works class and a pilates class on Sunday mornings. During the week, I'll wake up early before work and I'll do exercises from my Bellydancing video.

BellyDancing? Did Mr. ZTAngel request you start doing that?

[chideltjen]

Originally posted by ZTAngel
...or I'll do exercises from my Bellydancing video (Neena and Veena are the best!).

I got one of their videos recently. I LOVE it. I've only done it a couple times due to time constraints, but it's a half hour and it's done. Great if I don't feel like leaving my apartment.