Cardio. Who does it and who doesn't??

[Latamier]

Mike, I still do cardio at least 2-3 times per week.I agree with the low impact type as my joints dont hold up like they use to. I have been a swimmer all my life since I was 5 and all through college. I swim at least 1.5 miles for my cardio workout. Does one hell of a fine job on the back and tris as well. Swimming is what I contribute the width of my back is from.

 

[The Terminator]

Mike, I still do cardio at least 2-3 times per week.I agree with the low impact type as my joints dont hold up like they use to. I have been a swimmer all my life since I was 5 and all through college. I swim at least 1.5 miles for my cardio workout. Does one hell of a fine job on the back and tris as well. Swimming is what I contribute the width of my back is from.

*Fumbling for pencil* so as to remember to start swimming if I want Latamier's back. (and my gym has a pool)

 

[Latamier]

*Fumbling for pencil* so as to remember to start swimming if I want Latamier's back. (and my gym has a pool)

IMO swimming definately = a wide back and broad shoulders. Starting at the age of 5 could have something to do with it also, I suppose.

 

[The Terminator]

IMO swimming definately = a wide back and broad shoulders. Starting at the age of 5 could have something to do with it also, I suppose.

Funny...I started surfing at about age 12 and all the paddling out for years gave me very good tricep development (atleast that's what I attribute it to).

 

[Zerxes]

I used to(when I actually did do cardio) swim laps in the Olympic Pool from time to time. It has been said that no other single physical activity(although I would argue that wrestling(grappling) is just as effective) uses as many muscle groups simultaneously as does swimming. Plus, you have the resistance factor with the H20, as well as the obvious cardiovascular benefits. Swimming multiple, consecutive laps is definitely one of the toughest, most effective cardio routines that a person can do. Hardcore for sure Latamier!

 

[40butpumpin]

I think cardio has a very positive impact on my health in general. When I do it I feel really good, when I don't I definitely don't feel as good. But like Latamier I like the low-impact stuff. My running on pavement days are over. Just not worth the beating my knees and ankles take. My favorite cardio workout is in a boxing gym. 3 rounds of rope, 3 rounds of mits, 3 rounds of double-end bag and 3 rounds of heavy bag or sparring. Now that's a cardio workout. I know, this is pounding on my elbows, wrists and shoulders but this doesn't seem to bother me as much as running. Other than that I like this machine at the 'Y' that looks like something between a x-country skier and jogging. I love that machine.

 

[Dr.Equinstein]

ROLGOR i am nearsited with astigmatism(spelling?)..so far so good except for the pain..eyes look bloodshot. Vision is really improved, although i'm told that tomorrow morning things should look really fuzzy and my vision will get worse then suddenly get better i'll let you guys know whats up.

 

[ROLGOR]

Thanks for the response. I would be interested in hearing how it goes.