Cardio Help

[Stacy]

Besides walking, dance workouts and kickboxing, what are some good non-quad dominant cardio workouts?? ie. no plyo, no step, no metabolic cardio with squats

Thanks!

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

Can you handle spin bike workouts? They do use quad power but there is no impact and they certainly get the cardio job DONE!

 

[nckfitheart2009]

Can you handle spin bike workouts? They do use quad power but there is no impact and they certainly get the cardio job DONE!

Yes, spinning can be very challenging on quads I thought about suggesting it but refrained myself due to it's "bad reputation
of building quadzillas" ---> "bulking"

I love spinning. I do get a great burn on hams and glutes. It's fun and I do get a great huff and puffing time

 

[~Elsie]

Interesting query, Stacy. I have never really considered cardio being quad dominant or non-quad dominant. I know during walking, X-country skiing and cycling, though, I feel every part of my legs working out! When walking, I look for inclines to hit my bum, though. The longer the stride, the more my glute muscles twitch. So, I might suggest if you use a treadmill to set it to inline for 65% or so of your session, perhaps?
I'm not using KBs frequently at the moment, although I recall kettlebell snatches as a cardio finisher were a time efficient way to condition the posterior.

 

[nckfitheart2009]

To reply to the question: Running outdoor, Running drills intervals indoor

 

[bonjonbart]

Swimming?

 

[RapidBreath]

If you run, avoid hills.

 

[nckfitheart2009]

To reply to the question: Running outdoor, Running drills intervals indoor

ETA: Hills drills are very good to hit glutes and Hamstring ---> They do keep the focus OFF quads
A stronger glute keep the pressure off the knees! Who would not want that


http://www.fitnessrxwomen.com/training/workout-tips-advice/hill-sprints-part-2/