switching up cardio

sherry7899 · 09-03-20, 09:09 AM

Does anyone else attempt to try to switch up the type of cardio they do?

I admit I have been totally stuck in doing dance workouts (mainly the Alchemy of Movement Powhow classes which I absolutely adore) for the past few years. Walking workouts bug my hip flexors, and I am too much of a klutz for step.
I do really like kickboxing, but I can't do it very often because of neck/shoulder issues.

I noticed it has been taking a longer time to get my heart rate up with dance workouts ( I have to do low impact) than it used to. I think my body got used to them.

This morning I tried a cardio workout from Team Body Project on you tube. My heart rate rose faster and stayed higher through it. I only did a thirty minute workout since I had not done them before. (the Soul Sweat classes are an hour or more). I tacked on a ten minute Fit Body by Ashley dance at the end so I had closer to my normal amount of cardio, and got my dance fix.

I am sorry for rambling. I am just wondering if anyone else switches their type of cardio. I did enjoy the Body Project and will try more of them, but dance and kickboxing will always be my favorites.

Gams · 09-03-20, 09:35 AM

I get a variety of exercise mainly because my favorite instructors do different types - I mostly workout with Jessica Smith, Kelly Coffey Meyer, and Kathy Smith.
I have a larger variety of instructors I work out with less often.

Vantreesta · 09-03-20, 09:41 AM

I used to be better about doing different forms of cardio but when my life got really stressful most of my cardio came from running and I still haven't broken that happy. I very much believe variety is important for well-rounded healthy bodies and hope to break my rut one of these days! I personally think we should use many different instructors as well bc they each have a little different style and use the muscles a little differently either from form variations or by switching up the order or tempo.

fanofladyvols · 09-03-20, 02:50 PM

I agree with Vantreesta that it's good for your joints to switch things up because of a trainer's tendencies.

I think it's good to switch things up for brain exercising too.

I noticed when I did a Taebo workout today I had never done that I could anticipate some of the moves. I know I have started to do the same with Classical stretch the more I do it.
So switching up I think is challenging for you.

wendug · 09-03-20, 06:49 PM

Sherry- Yes it is good to switch up cardio. I find myself doing a lot of kickboxing and I love that for cardio, but I know I need to do other types of cardio that my body isn't used to. I've been doing a lot of Team Body Project cardio because it is easy on the joints yet gets my heart rate up. Walking workouts can hurt my hip flexors if I do them too often, but I try to throw some in every now and then. I think that is why I like Jenny Ford more than Leslie because she has a wider variety of moves. And I also mix in some step, too. Keep your body guessing! I agree with the others that have posted that it is good for your body and good for your brain to mix things up!

bee · 09-04-20, 05:18 PM

I try to switch between lower/higher impact and lower/higher intensity, but I find it's easy to get into a "rut" of walking -- either outdoor walks or walking workouts. I sort of need to push myself to do something more intense. I had the excuse of local fires and too much smoke but it's time for me to get back to it. I tend not to reach for kickboxing -- maybe I should one of the earlier Cathe kick boxes to "knock out" both different style and intensity.

Laura S. · 09-04-20, 06:20 PM

I tend to try to vary the intensity and/or duration of my cardio workouts and that varies the types of workouts I do sort of automatically.

cataddict · 09-04-20, 09:24 PM

I switch my cardio primarily among kickbox, step, hi/lo, and walking. I also vary in intensity too. When our local rec center was open I also added the elliptical and spin biking. I think it's a good idea to mix it up, both to prevent boredom or overuse injury and to work my body differently.

ChelePA · 09-04-20, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cataddict

I switch my cardio primarily among kickbox, step, hi/lo, and walking. I also vary in intensity too. When our local rec center was open I also added the elliptical and spin biking. I think it's a good idea to mix it up, both to prevent boredom or overuse injury and to work my body differently.

This is me. With weekly Hiit workouts too . I miss my cycling classes at the gym, but won’t return anytime soon.

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09-03-20, 09:09 AM
sherry7899 VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003	switching up cardio Does anyone else attempt to try to switch up the type of cardio they do? I admit I have been totally stuck in doing dance workouts (mainly the Alchemy of Movement Powhow classes which I absolutely adore) for the past few years. Walking workouts bug my hip flexors, and I am too much of a klutz for step. I do really like kickboxing, but I can't do it very often because of neck/shoulder issues. I noticed it has been taking a longer time to get my heart rate up with dance workouts ( I have to do low impact) than it used to. I think my body got used to them. This morning I tried a cardio workout from Team Body Project on you tube. My heart rate rose faster and stayed higher through it. I only did a thirty minute workout since I had not done them before. (the Soul Sweat classes are an hour or more). I tacked on a ten minute Fit Body by Ashley dance at the end so I had closer to my normal amount of cardio, and got my dance fix. I am sorry for rambling. I am just wondering if anyone else switches their type of cardio. I did enjoy the Body Project and will try more of them, but dance and kickboxing will always be my favorites. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

09-03-20, 09:35 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I get a variety of exercise mainly because my favorite instructors do different types - I mostly workout with Jessica Smith, Kelly Coffey Meyer, and Kathy Smith. I have a larger variety of instructors I work out with less often.

09-03-20, 09:41 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :) MN	I used to be better about doing different forms of cardio but when my life got really stressful most of my cardio came from running and I still haven't broken that happy. I very much believe variety is important for well-rounded healthy bodies and hope to break my rut one of these days! I personally think we should use many different instructors as well bc they each have a little different style and use the muscles a little differently either from form variations or by switching up the order or tempo. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2021: Mindfulness

09-03-20, 02:50 PM
fanofladyvols VF Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	I agree with Vantreesta that it's good for your joints to switch things up because of a trainer's tendencies. I think it's good to switch things up for brain exercising too. I noticed when I did a Taebo workout today I had never done that I could anticipate some of the moves. I know I have started to do the same with Classical stretch the more I do it. So switching up I think is challenging for you. __________________ Linda-- proud member of the Watula Fan Club Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word for 2021: Resilience

09-03-20, 06:49 PM
wendug VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago burb	Sherry- Yes it is good to switch up cardio. I find myself doing a lot of kickboxing and I love that for cardio, but I know I need to do other types of cardio that my body isn't used to. I've been doing a lot of Team Body Project cardio because it is easy on the joints yet gets my heart rate up. Walking workouts can hurt my hip flexors if I do them too often, but I try to throw some in every now and then. I think that is why I like Jenny Ford more than Leslie because she has a wider variety of moves. And I also mix in some step, too. Keep your body guessing! I agree with the others that have posted that it is good for your body and good for your brain to mix things up! __________________ Wendy

09-04-20, 05:18 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	I try to switch between lower/higher impact and lower/higher intensity, but I find it's easy to get into a "rut" of walking -- either outdoor walks or walking workouts. I sort of need to push myself to do something more intense. I had the excuse of local fires and too much smoke but it's time for me to get back to it. I tend not to reach for kickboxing -- maybe I should one of the earlier Cathe kick boxes to "knock out" both different style and intensity. __________________ I am @summitbee on instagram.

09-04-20, 06:20 PM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	I tend to try to vary the intensity and/or duration of my cardio workouts and that varies the types of workouts I do sort of automatically. __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

09-04-20, 09:24 PM
cataddict VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eastern VA	I switch my cardio primarily among kickbox, step, hi/lo, and walking. I also vary in intensity too. When our local rec center was open I also added the elliptical and spin biking. I think it's a good idea to mix it up, both to prevent boredom or overuse injury and to work my body differently. __________________ How fierce will you be today? VFer KateTT Watula, Cheeto, Charli, Lux, Merlin, Rudy, Finley, Hobbes and Winston Fan Girl!