advice about varying cardio - what counts?

[futurefitnessdyanmo]

Ok, so we know we have to vary cardio to shock the body for fat loss. But what counts? If you primarily like doing Cathe cardio, do you just need to get over it and do some other things like running, or join a gym and use cardio equipment?

Can this notion of varying cardio be accomplished within Cathe? If so, how?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Connie1]

You don't HAVE to vary it so much but taking short walks in addition to Cathe cardio is helpful. Always getting outside to do yard work, going on short hikes, bike riding with other people.

Add things to your life not necessarily officially exercising that varies your cardio options and strengthens other muscles. For example, walking strengthens the anterior tibialis when all you do is Cathe videos, at least from my experience.

Doing this sets up the habit of having an active life aside from officially exercising. So you can be active without thinking about it.

I know I haven't answered your question. But the human being craves change after a while and if you are prepared for that, you will waste less time.

 

[alicia17]

Well, you can vary your Cathe cardio between Step, Hi/low and Kickbox. Personally, I like to get to the gym a couple of times a week and work on the step machine, or go for a swim. You need to take a break from all the pounding on your joints. It help avoid injury too.

 

[mogambo]

I run, bike and swim a bit too. But usually do Cathe for cardio. I wanted to mention that I sometimes ride my indoor bike while watching Boot Camp all but core premix, just doing intervals when she does cardio, and keeping it aerobic for the upper body and lower body. This makes a perfect 40 minute ride, during which I usually go 12 miles.

But at least one cardio a week is non-Cathe. Usually running.

And I also try to do some active things that aren't really that challenging cardiovascularly, but are good because I'm outside interacting with people. Tennis, hiking, biking in a group. And I try to run errands on my bike when I can.