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Best Method of Cardio

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texan83

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What do you guys find is the best method of cardio? I do a lot of running and while it keeps me fit for sports (basketball, football etc) it limits the amount of muscle I can put on.

I still need to keep a level of cardio fitness but would I be better off investing in a rowing machine or something like that as it gives a good upper body workout at the same time? Can someone suggest any other alternatives?

Cheers (first post take it easy on me!!)
 
Skipping rope > running. Maybe get one of those. I mean, unless you want to be a runner specifically.

Fucked if I know though, I don't play a sport.
 
I am loving my weighted vest, just walking in the thing for 20 minutes gasses me out.

I used to be an endurance junkie but its short and sharp for me now. Sprint work (bike or running) and double unders on the skipping rope are my preference.

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Best cardio is the stuff that you actually want to/enjoy doing.
Meaning don't go blowing 1k on a rowing machine and using it for a month then deciding it is shit, then flogging it off on gumtree for 500 bucks. I use basketball as my main source as well, not sure what you mean with your comment about it limiting the amount of muscle you can put on. Eat more
 
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Neddysmith said:
I would be saying almost anything done HIIT style, short sharp and gets the job done.
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+1

When i use to row boats we did a lot of HIIT in the form of a lot of cross training: shuttle runs, skipping ropes, push ups, sit ups etc.

Vary it heaps, keep it intensive... worked for me
 
I have recently started doing spin cycle/rpm classes what ever you want to call it.
45 minute sessions. I enjoy them some might find them boring. It is a pretty large class maybe 60 where I go. But it does depend on the instructor taking the class, the good ones fill all the bikes and work you hard.
 
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