Varying Cardio

[gtmrfc]

I'm moving this question from Ask Cathe to this forum. Could someone please advise me? Please? My new plan is to do step twice a week -- it's my favorite and kickboxing and running two times a week. I would like to inlude some intervals -- the imaxes -- and some circuit training. (Along with my other strength training.) Would this be too much step? The idea of overdeveloped quads scares me. Thank you . . .

 

[Runcrazy]

Stepping is my favorite thing for cardio (besides running) and I have to stop myself from doing it all the time. Based on what you said and to accommodate what you want, I would mix it up something like this:

1. An Imax (right now it's Imax 3)
2. Kickbox & Legs
3. 30 min Run + weights
4. Rest or Stretch Day
5. Step
6. Circuit
7. 45 min Run

Just a suggestion.

Jo

 

[clareMc]

I have never gotten over-developed quads and I have been stepping regularly for years. It probably only happens to those who are already genetically pre-disposed to large quad growth.

If you are also incorporating running into your program I wouldn't worry, running keeps you lean.

Clare

 

[Lynn M.]

Hi--

I think doing step 2x/week should be fine. Esp. if you are incorporating kickboxing and running into your workout.

Doing all of the various cardio workouts will give your body a nice balance and work different parts of the leg so nothing will get over developed.

Are you having problems w/ your quads overdeveloping right now? If so, what are you currently doing now and what type of weight training program are you doing?

Take care, Lynn M.

 

[gtmrfc]

Thank you for your suggestions and advice!!!

 

[40something]

Another suggestion besides running is mix up your 'outdoor' cardio. When the weather is warmer here I love to go to the local college football field and I'll run up/down the stairs for 4 minutes, jump rope for 3 min., and repeat this pattern 5 times and then finish with a hard run lap around the field. And if you can still take some more when you finish that run then do your 400 walking lunges and call that a darn good workout for the morning.