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Cardio Question

Achilles

Achilles

That dog won't hunt, Monsignor!
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Is it possible to split a 30 min cardio session into 3 10 min sessions and it will equal the same amount of work? I ask because after 10 minutes on one of the machines I get very bored, but I still want to get an equal workout so I was hoping to be able to break the cardio portion into seperate portions.

I'd prefer to just run outside but I don't have that option because I'm currently rehabing my knee from an ACL reconstruction. The past few weeks, right when I started being able to run, I had some bad tendonitis so I have to keep my workouts low impact. So far the tedonitis has went away at my Physical Therapy sessions but I don't want to push it too much. I'm working to prepare for the PRT to submit my application in mid-Feb. I know it will be hard to be at a decent running pace by then but I'm doing the best I can given my knee.
 
I don't think so. I'm no expert, though. As for the boredom thing, get an iPod or something and listen to music. Or get on a stationary bike and read a book. (Note: this does not work on treadmills. :D)
 
If you got off one machine and ran to the other, or did high Knee's to another machine, I'm sure it would be similar as you are keeping your heart rate up.
 
I forgot to mention that by 3 10 min sessions I don't mean one session in the morning, one at lunch, one at dinner. I meant one session when I get to the gym, go lift, one session, more lifting, then a final session. Thanks for the responses.
 
Depends on your goals, if you want to improve your distance running..no.

If however you want to jack up your metabolism, burn fat, get in better shape then yes. Look up HIIT on google. It stands for High Intensity Interval Training. The workouts are extremely short, but VERY intense. It'll definitely keep you on your toes, so to speak..
 
badger16 said:
If you got off one machine and ran to the other, or did high Knee's to another machine, I'm sure it would be similar as you are keeping your heart rate up.
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badger16 gives good gouge.....you must keep your heart rate up for (depending on which study you believe) 20-30 continuous minutes.
 
ever just use a stationary bike or try swimming?
 
in terms of calories you'll probably burn more by taking a small break because you'll be able to rest and go at the next session a little bit harder than you otherwise would have. In terms of performance of your heart it'll be a little worse off because it's not continuous. Of course if you go harder this can make up for the small break you took...

Aka you can run a fast mile and a half by doing lots of 200 yard sprints for training. I prefer sprint sessions to 1.5 miles or more. Just more fun and easier to do by breaking it up.
 
a2b2c3 said:
Aka you can run a fast mile and a half by doing lots of 200 yard sprints for training. I prefer sprint sessions to 1.5 miles or more. Just more fun and easier to do by breaking it up.
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More or less this. If you don't like running distance do interval training. From what I understand through threads on AW, you never actually run that far in OCS and interval training is better for fat loss/takes less time. You just have to be prepared to put out some effort for it to be effective.

All hail wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training
 
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