How do I determine my inclines w/ CC?

[ShyWolf]

Ok I just finished downloading my 1st CC - CC PP -

I plan I doing this tommorrow as a sub for IMAX 1 (I've been following Cathe's Rotation for this month)

I'm still listening to it but when he says take it up... how high do I put my incline levels?

I read over the 6 steps on the different levels from the website; so I do understand the different levels 1-4.

I could really use some tips on doing this. Or am I just reading way too much? I want to get a great WO when I do this one on Friday morning.

Thanks in advance

 

[dss62467]

What sort of equipment are you using for the Cardio Coach? A treadmill? I use it with the Nordic Track and I am not able to adjust any of my settings on it. I just go faster and take longer strides, and increase the length of my arm swings as I hit level 3 and more at level 4. I think it doesn't matter as long as you get your heartrate into the Orange and Red zones.

 

[Miss Lee]

That's a hard question to answer because there are so many variables. Like Donna said, as long as you keep your HR within the specified levels it really doesn't matter what settings you use. You'll need to play around with your machine to determine which settings give you the best workout. By the way, I'm doing CC today in place of Imax 1, too, but I haven't decided which one yet. I might go with #6.

 

[materialsgirl]

The levels used for incline and speed settings will vary for each individual. For me, Level 3 incline is 4% on the treadmill, but for someone else, it could be 8%, or 2%. I think the first couple times you do the workout, you will be getting a feel for what your settings should be for each level. It comes with time. Just play around with it, and use perceived exertion as a gauge.

 

[ShyWolf]

Thanks for the replies-

I finished CC PP about an hour ago and since I have been using the iTreads; I was able to tell what I needed to do about my inclines.

Yes it will take time getting used to this type of guided WO but my TM and I worked hard - which is what I like }(

Thanks again for your input it was appreciated

 

[Boybert]

I second what Em said. As I was starting PP I wondered how the heck you figured that out. Of course halfway through the workout I really got the feel. Your 65% max, 80% max, etc, is so individual. The lowest I set the tread is 2.0 incline (to mimick being outdoors). Today I did 5.5-6.0 for hills (with a speed up to 6.8 for getting in the red & blue zone) and kept it on 2.0 (speed of 7.5-8.0) for sprinting. After doing it a few times, you will know exactly where you need to be. I just did PP again today and whew I loved it


Debbie


I'm not gaining weight. I'm retaining food.

 

[acatalina]

( I did 5.5-6.0 for hills (with a speed up to 6.8 for getting in the red & blue zone) and kept it on 2.0 (speed of 7.5-8.0) for sprinting. After doing it a few times, you will know exactly where you need to be. I just did PP again today and whew I loved it >

GULP......5-6 mph on a 6 incline to get to the blue zone... Falling over. I run 7-8 to get there, but an incline of 5-6 would give me a heart attack..

a 10 incline at 4 is about my limit...

WOWZA... I am impressed...