cardio question

[cher36]

Is there a certain amt of time that you should aim for when doing say treadmill? I always try to go for 2 miles, which takes me about 40 min i think...going at 3 mph which on my treadmill and for me is a brisk walking pace...any faster I would have to jog.
Just want to make sure i'm not wasting my time and getting the full desired effects *maximum fat loss*. I always do it on empty stomach also.

Also does anyone else think that treadmill brands speeds differ? If i go on my moms at 3 mph it's pretty slow, but mine is faster??? Mine is a Spirit, hers is a Keys. Just wondering!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

When you are doing cardio, the goal should be to increase the intensity and not time (usually). Doing 30-45 minutes is PLENTY. If you are already doing that, and need more, then work on increasing the intensity.

Make sense?

 

[velvett]

Also to add to Daisy - you can up the incline and squeeze those buns!!




















Ok, I've serious had too much coffee today...

 

[cher36]

I've had the incline on 5%. Ive tried higher and it's too hard for me right now. I also have very short legs...which doesn't help.