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Originally Posted by bul_bul_ksa
HIIT it...High Intensity Interval Training as it is quick and VERY effective
With HIIT you don't need to spend hours and hours walking on a treadmill...although, it must be said, HIIT should only be done about 2 or 3 times per week. Essentially you speed up on the treamill so you are going all out for 20-30 seconds then slow down again for your recovery period (approx 30-60 seconds)...you go through this cycle for about 20-25 mins and will be KNACKERED by the end of it (you won't be able to do weights after this workout, you'll just want to cool down and then go for a shower).
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Oh, is that what I've been doing all these years? I agree, it is a great workout, especially for people with a low boredom threshold when it comes to training. If I try to do a long, steady cardio workout, I immediately get this voice in my head that says "You can stop anytime you want, go on, stop!" over and over (or maybe I'm just mental!)
I also do Capoeira, unfortunately only intermittently due to time/child constraints. it is the BEST workout ever for strength and cardio, and boy do you know about it the next day.
My favorite is doing weights in the gym, I like to keep it short but intense when I'm there, no reading magazines on the exercise bike for me!