Best choice for cardio while cutting bodyfat?

[Dante666]

I've been reading on this board and appreciate the great reading. Now I have something that I want help in addressing. I'm trying to cut bodyfat for the summer. While on a business trip a few weeks ago in California, I ran into an aerobic rowing machine and liked the workout I got from it. Since I don't see very many of these I want to know how effective they are. They strike me as being pretty good since it seemed to work a little of everything at once. So how good is the aerobic rowing machines in your opinion? And what do you think is the best cardio for cutting bodyfat?

 

[Zander1983]

I think the best cardio is the one that you dislike the least!

I love any competitive sport, and am blessed to be able to play indoor 5-a-side soccer on a weekly basis. The best cardio I could wish for.

 

[Dante666]

I don't really dislike a certain cardio exercise, just all of them.

 

[Zander1983]

I find restricting my calories - to a point where I don't have to do cardio in order to lose bodyfat - is very, very painful. Cardio is a necessary evil. As long as you're doing SOME cardio as opposed to none, you're much better off.

Intensity has got to be the key when it comes to comparing different forms, I think. Some form of intervals, sprints etc. is going to provide you with the type of intensity bouts you need, regardless of the method of cardio you chose.

A rower is great - it works your entire body. I'd also try jumping rope, sprinting, and any form of non-weighted or weighted GPP.

 

[Dante666]

That sounds about right.

Describing my training to the letter my man. I mostly do 10-15 sprints at 1:00 intervals. On my off day I still jump rope briefly and knock around a punching bag (mostly to relieve my stress). I'm with though, I would rather do cardio than restrict calories to a point where it is not necessary. Anyone else want to chime in or have anything to add?

 

[Tony104104]

what do you think is the best cardio for cutting bodyfat?

Like Zander1983 said you have to watch your diet/calorie intake....I know alot of people that cut without cardio....


In my opnion all cardio machinea are equal....Do something your comforatble with...For me, interval training for 20minutes is the best fat burner....Ofcourse along with a good diet!

 

[spatts]

Cardio is cardio...pick the least catabolic thing possible. Like eliptical or walking.

Diet is where it's at for fat loss.

 

[Lee]

ive personally found that swimming is the most effective and most strenuous. jogging is too hard on the joints.

 

[Scotsman]

In my opinion the "best" cardio is whatever you can stick with doing. I like bike riding and can keep doing it. I don't like walking/jogging very well so it is hard for me to keep up the intensity on.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[OAKBOX]

ive personally found that swimming is the most effective and most strenuous. jogging is too hard on the joints.

I agree! Swimming is a low/no impact, total body workout that can be light, moderate, or even high intensity... by far one of the best things you can do for your body. If you’re tired of your old routine, try it!