Cardio but not running?
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Anonymous
| I need to do more cardio, and I want to, but I HATE running. Can't do it. What else can I do cardio wise (low impact preferred), without a gym membership? Do the under the desk elliptical machines make a difference? I wouldn't have it as my primary cardio source but I'd hope every bit helps. |
Anonymous
| I stopped running years ago and just walk fast in with incline intervals. Treadmill though. |
Anonymous
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Walking. Swimming, but that still requires having access to a facility. If you can afford it, an at home bike like a Peloton.
I have an under desk elliptical. It doesn't get my heart rate up enough to qualify as a workout, but I do think it's better to have at least that little bit of movement of my legs when I have a desk job so am basically sedentary 8 hours a day. Even better would be a treadmill desk. Again you're walking so slowly it doesn't really qualify as cardio but I have multiple friends who can get a few miles per day at a 1 or 2mph pace while at their computer. |
Anonymous
| Hydrow, but it’s expensive and takes up room |
Anonymous
OP Here - I've been looking at those machines. If I knew I had the space I would go that route. I'm just an introvert and going to the gym has never really worked for me. I'd like to be successful in this so I need to pay attention to how things have gone in the past. I do take walks with a neighbor most nights, but we haven't gotten back into that since it's really hot and humid. I can't wait for fall... |
Anonymous
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Just look at the insane amount of options on youtube:
growingananas heather robertson courtney anderson A lot of really good (and free) stuff. |
Anonymous
| I once hated running too, for decades I hated it. Then I did a Couch to 5k app and I learned my body can do it and enjoy it. It's been a game changer. Try it for a week or two! Nothing to lose and can start today. |
Anonymous
| Speed walk |
Anonymous
| If you are in DC you can swim at any of their aquatic centers for free. You just need to show your ID. |
Anonymous
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Biking, roller blading, vigorous walking ...
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Anonymous
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Low impact cardio without a gym membership sounds like rowing or swimming to me. I don’t like getting my hair wet on workdays, so I’ve gotten more interested in rowing.
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Anonymous
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Riding your bike or getting a peloton
Swimming Rowing machine Power walking |
Anonymous
| Here’s what I do without a gym membership: walk outside or shadow boxing, dance cardio or HIIT on the Peloton app (only $13/month plus lots of other type of classes on it). |
Anonymous
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Just go for long walks.
Increase NEAT (non-exercise actvity thermogenesis) |
Anonymous
| Stairs |