I hate cardio.....

[Gaia]

<p>So for my new years resolution, I wanted to start working out again. Ideally I just want to lose a few punds and tone up. My stomach has always been nice and very easy to tone up, as well as my arms. It's my lower half I have a problem with. I <strong>cannot stand cardio</strong>, I have never been a runner, I still smoke, and was wondering if there was another way to tone up my legs without them getting &quot;bulky&quot;.</p><p>I also just started doing the Yoga thing again, It was time and I find it helps me with my relaxation, my flexibility, and my overall mood. (I'm high strung and very jittery.)</p><p>Any suggestions? </p>

[TheMojoPin]

Elliptical machines.&nbsp; You can give your legs a great aerobic/cardio workout without any of the impact.

[DJEvelEd]

<p>I did 90 seconds on an eliptical machine before my back gave out. I do physical therapy and it's alot of stretching &amp; weight training. I ride my bike for cardio&nbsp;and walking feels good too. The&nbsp;6 inch scar on my stomache feels like someone stuck a knife in it and twisted today. Thank Gawd for Oxycontin! </p><p>I hate cardio too but I need some form of it.</p>

[FUNKMAN]

i just have naturally round firm buttocks... just lucky i guess

[DonInNC]

<p>Personally I like to run, mostly because people at the gym annoy me.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're going to run or use a treadmill, buy a&nbsp;decent &nbsp;pair of shoes. It make all the difference.</p><p>And your legs won't get bulky unless you start doing SERIOUS training.&nbsp;</p><p>Good luck.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by DonInNC on 1-3-07 @ 12:53 AM</span>

[feralBoy]

<p>I hate running as well, and I have flat fred flintstone feet, so it hurts.&nbsp; </p><p>You can try the elliptical machine like someone else suggested.&nbsp; It's definitely better than a treadmill, and because it's low impact, it seems like it's easier to do, especially to music.</p><p>you can try rollerblading.&nbsp; That's pretty fun, and you don't even feel like you are working out, although winter isn't the best time to start I guess.&nbsp; </p><p>you mentioned yoga.&nbsp; yoga is pretty much good for everything, you can always go back to that.</p><p>Also, the best exercise in the world is martial arts.&nbsp; you can join a class or something.&nbsp; Plus, it's always good to know.</p>

[TheGameHHH]

<p>Ellipticals are great, you can do them and it isnt too miserable.</p><p>Gaia, I recently started boxing and its an amazing cardio workout. Girls might not like to box so much, but a great alternative would be kickboxing. &nbsp;</p>

[EffMeBoobs]

<p>I have an elliptical machine, I love it!&nbsp; I lost 60 pounds using it before my wedding.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you dont want to do the treadmill and elliptical thing, you could also try pilates.&nbsp; I've never done it myself, but a girl I know lost weight doing Pilates and she also got toned up doing it.&nbsp;</p>

[FUNKMAN]

<p>jump rope&nbsp;or just jumping jacks</p><p>run stairs</p>

[Kevin]

Elliptical machines. Burns twice the Calories that a tred does at the same time. And it is not terrible.

[Gaia]

<p>I forgot to mention, I HAD an elliptical that I kept over my boyfriends house, but&nbsp;he is&nbsp;&quot;remodeling&quot;&nbsp;his living space, and he got rid of it, we still have the trreadmill, I also already started the yoga thing again. I guess its the treadmill for now, a gym membership really is not for me. Id love to rollerblade, but the last time I did that I wound up with a 2 inch scar on my knee.....Im just really uncoordianted. </p><p>I guess I will have to make out with the treadmill.....yuck. </p>

[Landblast]

your only two days into your resolution, pick something and go full blast for at least a couple of months.

[Gaia]

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><strong>Landblast</strong> wrote:<br />your only two days into your resolution, pick something and go full blast for at least a couple of months. <p>Dont worry, I'll fuck it up in a little while.... :)</p>

[Landblast]

<strong>Gaia</strong> wrote:&nbsp;<strong>Landblast</strong> wrote:<br />your only two days into your resolution, pick something and go full blast for at least a couple of months. <p>Dont worry, I'll fuck it up in a little while.... <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smile.gif" border="0" /> </p><p>&nbsp;what sucks about getting in shape is for the first 3 weeks or so, most of what you lose is water weight, and</p><p>you&nbsp; quickly gain muscle mass so your weight goes up,...don't really see any results until like a month, at least,..&nbsp;</p><p>it's almost like you have to (with no questions asked) invest at least 3 months before you see changes like you had</p><p>pictured in your mind back when you statred.</p><p>&nbsp;it fuckin sucks.... </p>

[spoon]

<p>But if you stick with it, everything is exponential.&nbsp; You may not see the results up front, but you will feel them.&nbsp; The more muscle your body has, the more cals it burns as well.&nbsp; So as you work out, you are free to eat even more.&nbsp; It's no excuse, but you will crave like a mofo a week or two in.&nbsp; </p><p>Funny enough Gia, I'm off to the same start with my new year's res and haven't liked running since my track days in college have been over.&nbsp; Once the competition is gone, nothing really drives me with it.&nbsp; The same goes for the gym.&nbsp; I would love to stay fit and enjoy the gym, but it's just plain boring and I'm not one to deal with the norm in them.&nbsp; I did however find a pretty cool gym of late and have mixed in some racquetball and basketball to keep the monotony down to a minimum.&nbsp; </p><p>Bottom line is that running and swimming are two of the best overall exercises we can do and there's a reason their not too much fun.&nbsp; Yet after two weeks it'll feel like nothing and we'll be back to our sculpted selves!&nbsp; Well, at least you will.&nbsp; Hockey and beer always ruin my plans in the end!&nbsp; But I'd have it no other way.&nbsp; Unless it came with a harem!</p>

[spoon]

<p>From what I've read, one can only truly lose 2 pounds of fat a week with the rest being water weight.&nbsp; I'm convinced if I simply stop drinking 12 cokes a day I'll be back to my high school weight in a month.&nbsp; We'll see bc I'm on day #3 without it!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

<p>And Funk had some great ideas with the simple but effective jump rope.&nbsp; It's great and has worked for me and countless boxers in the past.&nbsp; </p><p>Also, that kickboxing shit is one hell of a full workout as well.&nbsp; HHH is right on with it being a serious form of cardio, and the chicks in their are hot as hell too.&nbsp; At least they are at the Hoboken one.&nbsp; My neighbor took me to a class telling me how tough it can be and he wasn't kidding.&nbsp; This from an old navy seal to boot!</p><p>What's the rundown on rowing?&nbsp; I'm not sure how it stacks up overall, but it sure works for me when I need a break from the norm as well.</p>

[Gaia]

I'm seriously thinking about the boxing thing....I need a release from always being angry.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

<p>One of those hanging punching bags that you can dribble with your fists is fantastic when you're pissed off. Getting your aggression out physically without actually hurting anything or anyone is useful. Just make sure you screw it on tight enough to the wall to withstand a long series of pummeling. It makes your knuckles harder, and gives you a good upper body workout. Walking is a good way to lose weight. Perhaps the best/fastest way to lose weight in fact (or so a PT told me once). You just have to do alot of it. Go on a few hikes. Or like DjEvel mentioned, go biking. Whatever floats your boat. </p>

[reeshy]

I've cut down on the use of my TV remote......great results!!!!!

[Lumber]

<strong>DJEvelEd</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Thank Gawd for Oxycontin! </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/thumbup.gif" border="0" width="38" height="20" /></p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>Gaia</strong> wrote:<br />I'm seriously thinking about the boxing thing....I need a release from always being angry. <p>&nbsp;i am so ready to get rid of some stress and anger.&nbsp; i was thinking about going to a cardio kick boxing class or something like it, 2 times a week. </p>

[cupcakelove]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />Elliptical machines. You can give your legs a great aerobic/cardio workout without any of the impact.<p>I agree.&nbsp; I starting working out again last March, and quickly hurt my foot.&nbsp; I started using elliptical machines because I could keep working out without making my injury worse.&nbsp; My foot has completely healed, but I still stick with the elliptical machines. </p>

[TheGameHHH]

I'm seriously thinking about the boxing thing....I need a release from always being angry. <p>Gaia, take my advise and do it, you wont regret it. let me know what you think. its fun as hell and it kicks your ass. </p><span class="post_edited"></span>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by TheGameHHH on 1-3-07 @ 11:16 PM</span>

[Bossanova]

Boxing is the way to go

[DJEvelEd]

<p>I did the eliptical today but had to stop after only a few minutes. I'm working hard to keep on this machine as it is the key to my losing weight.</p><p>I weighed 213 before X-Mas and today I'm 203. All I did was stop eating 12 yogurts a day. It sure wasn't from exercise.</p>

[TheRealEddie]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />Elliptical machines. You can give your legs a great aerobic/cardio workout without any of the impact.<p>&nbsp;Sure, if you're a chick. But men don't do elliptical machines. I learned that the hard way where in grad school I justified being one of the few guys on one by noting that the govenor of NJ who frequented the college gym used one also. Two weeks later Jimmy came out of the closet. True story. </p>

[Zorro]

<font size="2">Get a cheap pedometer and try to do 10,000 steps a day. You can cout them all not just the sequential ones and you'll get the benefit your looking for without the boredom of a workout</font>

[Team_Ramrod]

<p>high intensity sex is a good cardio workout.... burns calories like a mutherfucker.</p><p>Unfortunately for me I had to train myself to 'finish' in personal best times when my kids were born. I trained so well I am unable to forget the lessons learned and now sex is no longer used for cardio.</p><p>It's more of a sprint and less a marathon</p><p>I guess that's why the weight gain..... Maybe I should get my ass on a treadmill</p>

[sr71blackbird]

<strong>DJEvelEd</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I did 90 seconds on an eliptical machine before my back gave out. I do physical therapy and it's alot of stretching &amp; weight training. I ride my bike for cardio and walking feels good too. The 6 inch scar on my stomache feels like someone stuck a knife in it and twisted today. Thank Gawd for Oxycontin! </p><p>I hate cardio too but I need some form of it.</p><p>&nbsp;Ed, hows the back doing since your surgery?<br /> </p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>TheRealEddie</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />Elliptical machines. You can give your legs a great aerobic/cardio workout without any of the impact. <p>&nbsp;Sure, if you're a chick. But men don't do elliptical machines. I learned that the hard way where in grad school I justified being one of the few guys on one by noting that the govenor of NJ who frequented the college gym used one also. Two weeks later Jimmy came out of the closet. True story. </p><p>That's retarded.&nbsp; I've never been to a gym where I don't see men also using the ellipticals.&nbsp; They give you a great&nbsp;cardio workout without the damaging impact of running and they give your arms, shoulders, back and chest an aerobic workout.&nbsp; If it's &quot;gay&quot; to use the best possibly all-around workout machine, well, I'm gayer than I already was.</p>

[dereckfishboy]

I just beat the fuck out of a punching back until I collapse in a heap on the floor. Seems to do the job for me.

[DJEvelEd]

<p>I got on the damn eliptical again and only did 2 minutes! SHIT!</p><p>What's more embarassing is that I'm using the hip abducters for my PT. THAT'S a girly machine!!!</p>

[Tenbatsuzen]

<p>Since I want to lose weight for the wedding, I'm riding a recumbent bike for sixty minutes while playing Madden 2007.&nbsp; 5 minute quarters usually equates to a full workout.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[dereckfishboy]

<strong>Tenbatsuzen</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Since I want to lose weight for the wedding, I'm riding a recumbent bike for sixty minutes while playing Madden 2007. 5 minute quarters usually equates to a full workout.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That's actually a damn good idea.....&nbsp;</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheRealEddie</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />Elliptical machines. You can give your legs a great aerobic/cardio workout without any of the impact. <p> Sure, if you're a chick. But men don't do elliptical machines. I learned that the hard way where in grad school I justified being one of the few guys on one by noting that the govenor of NJ who frequented the college gym used one also. Two weeks later Jimmy came out of the closet. True story. </p><p>That's retarded. I've never been to a gym where I don't see men also using the ellipticals. They give you a great cardio workout without the damaging impact of running and they give your arms, shoulders, back and chest an aerobic workout. If it's &quot;gay&quot; to use the best possibly all-around workout machine, <strong>well, I'm gayer than I already was.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;New Non Mod Mojo Mod Quote! </p>

[Ritalin]

<strong>EffMeBoobs</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I have an elliptical machine, I love it! I lost 60 pounds using it before my wedding.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you dont want to do the treadmill and elliptical thing, you could also try pilates. I've never done it myself, but a girl I know lost weight doing Pilates and she also got toned up doing it. </p><p>&nbsp;Holy shit! So, your man loved you enough to propose to you, and THEN you lost 60 pounds before the wedding! Wow, that's awesome. Lucky lucky man. Did you keep it off? </p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

<p>Oh yeah, I forgot about this. My crazy ex girlfriend took kickboxing classes. She was in great shape and it probably made her sexier- and her legs weren't bulky. Thems were the days...crazy kickboxing bitch for a girlfriend...never had it better. Ron is a wise man. </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by CofyCrakCocaine on 1-4-07 @ 6:28 PM</span>

[Bulldogcakes]

<p>Go for long walks with a friend or one of your pooches. Bring an I-pod. </p><p>I also understand spanking is good for firming up the buttocks. I can help you with that.<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/happy.gif" border="0" />&nbsp; </p>

[A.J.]

<strong>Bulldogcakes</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I also understand spanking is good for firming up the buttocks. </p><p>So THAT'S Funkman's secret to&nbsp;his great ass.</p>

[EffMeBoobs]

<strong>Ritalin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>EffMeBoobs</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I have an elliptical machine, I love it! I lost 60 pounds using it before my wedding.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you dont want to do the treadmill and elliptical thing, you could also try pilates. I've never done it myself, but a girl I know lost weight doing Pilates and she also got toned up doing it. </p><p>&nbsp;Holy shit! So, your man loved you enough to propose to you, and THEN you lost 60 pounds before the wedding! Wow, that's awesome. Lucky lucky man. Did you keep it off? </p><p>I only gained like 15 or so pounds back, plus the holidays.&nbsp; We're going to Europe this summer so I've already hit the elliptical again.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>