Cardio is a shorthand term for aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is comprised of activities that tend to improve the body's utilization of oxygen.
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Low bloood pressure [closed]
I generally have low blood pressure in summer months , but ok during other seasons. What could be the cause? am not able to go for walk or it is difficult to go through the daily routine.
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push up routine for lean and toned chest
I am doing push ups every day in the following manner:
1: 2 X 14 standard push ups
2: 2 X 10 declined push ups
3: 2 X 8 push ups using fists
I often heard doing push ups other day build chest ...
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Insanity Workout: Whey or Nay?
I'm about 5'10" 175 lbs doing the Insanity workout, and have been doing it for about a month and half. I don't want to "get big", I want to get cut. Is there any benefit to taking a whey protein ...
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Running vs Insanity vs P90X
I am 25yo 170cm x 57kg and I like run
I started running 3 years ago, because I wanted to lose weight, so after few months I get rid of 25kg~, after that I continued running more seriously, and I ...
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Is long distance running harmful for women?
I was considering taking part in marathon, but recently I came across this article. To summarize, the author claims that long distance running, and actually any cardio done for hours at or above 65 ...
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Can I do cardio exercises after an appendicitis operation? [closed]
I got operated on 3rd of January this year (it was an appendicitis operation). The surgery was open. Now its been more than 3 months and I have putted on a lot of weights.
I just wanted to do cardio ...
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Cardio: Longer Workout with Lower Heartrate or Shorter Workout with Higher Heartrate?
I have an exercise regimen for muscle building which works fairly well. However, my cardio is not exactly the best and I'd like to burn as many calories as possible with my time alotted.
I have a ...
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Running or climbing stairs that are enclosed, any risks?
I have started doing running stairs in the building I live in. There are 26 floors. However the stairs are enclosed with only a fire exit as a door (no windows). And only the 26th ...
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Are there good cardio workouts which do NOT stress the knees?
I recently got into a car wreck which damaged my knee. I can walk around and such, but it's really disrupted my routine of running or getting on a treadmill.
Are there any good cardio workouts ...
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Using a stepper once in a while
When visiting my parents I have access to their stepper.I only visit them every now and then - lets assume once a month I can use the stepper.
I don't have a specific goal, I normally ride bike and ...
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Optimum amount of aerobic exercise to induce Angiogenesis for bodybuilding purposes?
So I have always noticed that my endurance-oriented friends have always been more vascular than me at similar bodyfat levels. I stumbled upon the term, Angiogenesis, in another post on this site so I ...
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What specific health benefits do I receive by pursuing each of the triathlon disciplines separately?
That is, what do I gain from swimming that I don't from running, and from running that I don't from cycling, etc.
Some of the answer is obvious, with different muscle groups, but I'm curious about ...
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Any scientific info about effects of air pollution during exercise?
In my city, some advocacy groups are raising awareness about the dangers of vehicle exhaust nearby parks and other places where people exercise.
However, we couldn't get to "the heart" of the body of ...
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What are the effects of improving physical health on mental health?
It has been three weeks since I started doing cardio exercises and I feel calm and relaxed. Is it because of the exercises? How does exercise improve mental health?
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What is the best way to train at the gym for weight loss purposes?
I joined a gym 2 months ago, and have exercised almost daily.
In the first 2-3 weeks I went to the gym almost daily exercising for about 45 mins (treadmill, weights etc) but I realised this was not ...
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Cold and fever after doing extensive cardio sport?
Every Sunday I do soccer in the morning for two hours where I run non stop and sweat extensively. After the sport I take a shower and take the bus home, but by the time I get home my dry and clean ...
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What kind of workout regimen can get me back in it?
When I was in college, I used to pretty good at keeping up a decent workout schedule (three days a week during normal times, at least one day a week during extremely stressful exam weeks). My ...
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What is the exercise called that works your and inner thighs while on your back?
I do this a lot when I'm watching TV. I lie on my back sometimes with my hands behind my head or to my side. I put both of my feet straight up together in the air (perpendicular to my body, I look ...
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Why does cardio/aerobic exercise lead to muscle loss?
Recently, I've been reading a lot about how cardio reduces muscle mass and strength.
The following is an excerpt from crossfit.com that seems to sum up what I've been reading:
Aerobic training ...
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Cardio / HIIT with a collapsed arch
I have a collapsed arch in one of my feet due to a past injury. I have doctor-prescribed orthotics and have been cleared for any and all exercise activity. My primary goal is weight loss. It seems ...
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best way to build cardio endurance?
I was wondering what is the best way to improve my cardiovascular endurance.
I am a moderately fit guy and I am going in to the navy In less than a month and a half and I would like to be in the best ...
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Are rest days required for Cardio?
Suppose one wishes to start an aerobic workout routine. Assuming one is young and without illness, is a 30 min a day workout (approx 15 min jogging and 15 minute walking intermittently) a reasonable ...
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Why do bodybuilders take such a long recovery period?
Why do bodybuilders take recovery periods that are longer than any other type of athlete?
Im doing a mixture of weights and cardio. I try to do 2 sessions with weights focusing on upper body and 2 ...
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Weights before or after cardio session?
I am a 21 year old male weighting 99kg. I already have my diet managed, but it is a more weight loss orientated diet currently (I understand about needing to eat more to gain muscle etc.)
I am ...
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What is a good time to row 10,000m on a Concept C2 rowing machine?
Just starting to get back into exercising after a 3 year absence (and letting myself go a bit). I recently started rowing as it is quite intense and involves the full body. I'd just like to know what ...
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Is there cardio or weight loss benefit to doing the Tabata (HIIT) workout more than once a day?
I'm doing the Tabata Workout. I can easily spend more than the 4m/day on it.
I work from home so I can take a 5m break and ride the exercise bike anytime I like.
Would there be a benefit from doing ...
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How do I measure Vo2Max at home without specialized equipment?
I'm about to start the Tabata routine to increase my cardio endurance.
The best I've found is this calculator.
Are those results accurate? If not, please suggest an alternative.
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Which are examples of “higher intensity cardio”?
In a comment I was told:
What you want to do is focus on higher intensity cardio. That will both strengthen your heart making your body more effective at transporting nutrients/oxygen during ...
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Am I eating right? or way too much?
I'm 25, in good shape(maybe a few kilos over weight), doing a desk job. Recently I started working out hard, and changed what I eat to healthy options. My goal is to lose weight and build muscles. I ...
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Should I do cardio if I want to gain muscle weight and lose fat?
I'm 24, 1,83 cm and 70kg (6ft 0in, 155 lbs). Technically I'm not underweight but I could use some bulk. I have started doing some weight training (about 3 days a week) and I plan to get a personal ...
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Correct position on an upright exercise bike?
Let's say I use something similar to the exercise bike shown below. When I used to do track, my friends told me while exercising on this machine, to keep a straight back (maybe even a little leaned ...
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Blurry vision after exercise?
I've noticed that after I do some heavy cardio my vision will sometimes get blurry. The blurriness usually occurs about 15-30 minutes after I exercise and then lasts for 15-30 minutes and is usually ...
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Is my cardio routine too intense?
Because I get shin splints easily, I do cardio workouts by walking up steep inclines. My routine is this: I raise my heart rate to 180 for 30 minutes straight with only a water break in the middle. ...
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Is it okay to continue workouts while fasting?
I'm fasting (water only) for an undetermined amount of time (7-14 days) for personal reasons, but I want to continue my workouts so I don't fall out of the habit. I'm afraid if I let myself skip them ...
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What causes knee pain after cardio?
I have been having knee pain after I do running, cycling, or any cardio workout that uses my legs. How can this be solved?
The duration for which I do cardio is around 20-30 minutes, and I also do ...
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How do I perform an assessment workout?
I've decided to run an Olympic Triathlon:
Swim: 1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Cycle: 40 km (24.8 mi)
Run: 10 km (6.2 mi)
and need to assess where I'm at in order to build a workout schedule on my own.
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Is it a good idea to only do cardio?
I'm an ectomorph and because of lots of reasons, I cannot (or chose not to) do weights. But I can work on cardio (run, swim etc.)
Is this a good idea (only cardio but no weights)?
My diet is fairly ...
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How many Burpees do I have to do per day to lose a lot of fat fast?
I hate exercise, I find it excruciatingly boring. But I am overweight and need to lose fat fast. The main reason why I find it boring is because it takes too long and I don't like doing a a variety of ...
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Cardio Alternatives to Running
I am looking for cardio alternatives to running, which I find incredibly boring so it's difficult to keep a routine up. I would like something that is a bit shorter and more intensive. I have tried ...
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Does exercise REALLY increase the basal metabolism rate for any significant length of time after the exercise is over?
I am new to this site, but have read several questions and answers here that are related to this question and have found different contradictory answers. Some say that the only effect is that a ...
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Should I exercise when my muscles are aching?
I exercised for the first time in a long time yesterday. This is what I did:
500 jumping jacks at moderate pace
100 jumping jacks at fast pace
10 min of running in place at moderate pace
100 ...
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Chest pain while running over 160 bpm
I've started running again after a 4 month period of inactivity due to bronchitis. Used to be a sporty guy up to five years ago (I'm 35 now) then almost nothing until last year. Last year everything ...
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Is increasing lung capacity a misnomer?
I have been under the impression that one cannot increase their total lung capacity, it's like the ratio of fast twitch to slow twitch fibers in your muscles, i.e. it is what you were born with. ...
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What should I eat (if anything) after working out if I work out at night?
Lately, I have been going to the gym at 9 PM (assume for the question that I can't go earlier in the day). I usually get home around 10:15 PM and then try to get to sleep by around 11:30 PM. I am ...
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Aerobic on days before weight lifting
I know the key behind weight lifting and strength training is giving your body time to rest, recover, and build muscle. So you can't go back to gym or even biking the day after.
What about the day ...
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Should I run everyday or alternate days and run longer?
I am just getting into doing cardio and there is one question where I see a lot of conflicting information on the internet. What is better for losing fat and general health (more endurance, etc.)?
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Does lifting weights pull back you weight losing process?
I am out of shape(else why would I be here, lol), I weigh 185 pounds, 178cm height(5'9'' I guess). Lately I have been trying to work out and lift some weights for around 4 weeks, but yesterday I was ...
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What is the “kernel” for a 4 decade training program for physical fitness?
Almost all training programs or workout routines are focused on the very short term, e.g. 90 days, 12 weeks and similar.
My questions is about the "kernel" (key elements in a wide sense) for a ...
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I feel acidity after running
Daily i run for 15 minutues on treadmill. After 10 minutes, it started feeling of acidity in food pipe. What would you like to suggest in this context?
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Exercises with a Torn Wrist Tendon [closed]
For the past month, I noticed that I developed about a 1/2 inch size lump on my left inner wrist. I suspected it was a cyst, but after seeing the hand surgeon I was told that I have a torn Flexor ...
