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  1. L

    Running 2.4km in 12 minutes

    I have to be able to run 2.4kms in 12 minutes in order to to pass basic training in the Defence Force. I only just got my gym membership last week so am currently going to the gym everyday and doing an hours worth of cardio work to improve my fitness. At the moment I am doing 2.4kms in around...
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  2. kindred

    Does anyone take anything before cardio like creatine etc

    Would taking creatine help recover much? I want to lift weights but do cardio also as i havent been cardioing it up much.
  3. Shrek

    What's you choice of cardio?

    At the moment I'm just enjoying going for a walk around the lake near my house with my iPod. No treadmills, no steppers, no elipticals, just plain walking, love it. What do you do?
  4. S

    Calorie Deficit, lifting, cardio.

    Hey, MY BMR is 1929 Calories/day. If i lift 3 days a week and do cardio 5 days a week what should be a cal rate per day wit ha deficit of 200-300? But if i dont eat on a deficit since im lifting and doing cardio that means on the off days im eating over maintenance. What should i do?
  5. H

    Leg exercise and Cardio

    What are some good cardio exercises that can be done after leg training? I thought it would be a good idea to avoid most cardio after doing leg training - immediately after and the next day to give time for the legs to recover. I mainly doing jogging or cycling for cardio exercise. After a lot...
  6. kindred

    how long on cardio equipment?

    I always figured around 20mins was good but I have been reading online people say they train for 40mins to an hour. Im a little confused as i dont really cardio it up much, can anyone give advice?
  7. Ricko

    Cardio and Ab work Morning after weights

    Okay ive asked a few people and have some unsure answers. The question was, Can i do Short Heavy Cardio and Ab work out the morning after I do my weight routine, Leave the Wed and the Weekend as full body Rests? Or by doing this do I hinder muscle growth from the work out the night before?
  8. J

    Training breaks, cardio before/after strength? [Qs]

    Hi all, Decided to sign up here as most of the other forums I visit don't have that great exercise sections. Backinfo: I'm 18 years old (just turned). Been gyming for about 16 months, with an 8 month period where I was not on any protein, and was not hitting the gym with a great intensity...
  9. C

    Temperature of Cardio Section

    Hello Everybody, I am a member of "World Gym" and am pretty fed up at present. When i joined the cardio section was brilliant and nice and cool (around 18 - 20 degrees celcius) and i could do 30min a day cardio no problems. Now they have renovated and the temperature in the cardio section is...
  10. kindred

    Beginner: Should I do cardio?

    I have read in several books/magazine articles/online that too much exercise is bad. I understand that when you lift weights your muscles are tearing and so you need to give them time to repair or you get no gains. So my question is whats the deal with cardio and weights? Can you safely do...
  11. K

    Is cardio alone enough?

    Hello, I'm a female that is in need of losing some weight. I am 5'3 and 63kilorams. I have little muscle tone but a lot of jiggly flab that i am wanting to get rid of . I've started up cardio using an aerobics dvd and am eating a lot healthier. But then i cam across this article that said...
  12. T

    What first, weights or cardio?

    Which is the best order ,should i do Weights then cardio or Cardio then weights? Thanks
  13. T

    Cardio for cutting

    Hi Peoples, I am just trying to get a general idea of what types of cardio people do for cutting down. My last comp i did more fat burning focused cardio (keeping the heart rate between my fat burning zone) this time im trying the hi intensity (RPM, hi energy classes) just wana get an idea on...
  14. L

    cardio for newbie

    i want to start running, what would the best way to start running and how long should run for ? distance/time ? currently i am walking around 5's 3 times a week taking me around 40-45mins
  15. C

    Cycling to and from gym

    Hey Guys, just a question on Cycling to and from the gym Next weekend i will be moving house which will be , and I will be around 10ks away from my gym. I'm sure if looked i could find a closer one but i would prefer to stay at this gym as I enjoy it, I've been thinking about buying a bike...
  16. M

    sweat and cardio

    This is a question about cardio and sweating I read an article the other that says you can't measure your workout by the amount of sweat that you create during cardio exercise. So in others words, I guess the article is just saying just because you're not sweating, doesn't mean you're not...
  17. M

    What's first Cardio or Weights?

    On days when you plan on doing both cardio and weights at the gym, which do you/should you do first? Which burns more fat?
  18. G

    Cardio Exercises

    Keep in mind that the more times you do this Cardio Exercise in a week, the higher your health benefits will be - Bicycling Bicycling is not only one of the Best, Easiest, and Most Popular Forms of Exercise, it also is a lot of fun! Cycling is great for people who like speed and a variety of...
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