[triumph]

What are most of you doing in terms of cardio to supplement your weight-lifting. My concern is a balance to keeping my heart and lungs healthy and providing me some endurance and with wearing down my muscles and such.

I have down a bit of everything in the past, but looking for some guidance.

[Danielle]

Have you tried yoga or pilates? (I haven't, but would like to try them--just don't know which video is best.) I like doing Billy Blank's Tae Bo (the Get Ripped series is the best for endurance, IMHO). He incorporates some wicked moves for endurance during his workouts, like staying in a squat position for 2+ minutes and holding a leg lift. And running is always a good one for endurance and health.

[triumph]

Yeah I have done pilates for a while, but does not really get the heart racing. It is good for stretching and limbering up and getting your core stronger, but does not really tax the lungs at all.

[movni]

I did this aerobic kickboxing class and let me tell you if really got my heart racing. It was constant movement for an hour and ten. Running also works for me.

[Riggy]

I am really getting into biking lately, which is sort of a nice change from the running. We've been going down to the beach area where there is an excellent bike path, and we've been doing this at least 3 times a week. We're going about 15 to 18 minutes per trip and really feel great afterwards!

Riggy

[Grace]

I use my bike for the cardio workout it gives.

[Predator]

i used to do some kickboxing in the past and it realy kept my heart and lungs pumping.now i do some running,biking,etc.
in the gym you can also do high and fast reps with minimum rest beteen sets and it will surely give you what you are looking for

[Sven21]

Originally Posted by Riggy

I am really getting into biking lately, which is sort of a nice change from the running. We've been going down to the beach area where there is an excellent bike path, and we've been doing this at least 3 times a week. We're going about 15 to 18 minutes per trip and really feel great afterwards!

Riggy

isn't that great?i also like biking but i only do it about once a week because i don't realy have that much free time.i usualy go for one hour rides,i put my headphones on and just ride out of the city.i find it very relaxing and it realy feels great afterwards

[navitatl]

Biking sounds like a great way to get some cardio activity. It is like a miniature leg workout in itself, and it provides great endurance!

[hizumiruupu]

I live in a fairly scenic area, so I like to go for a run before every workout. It gives me a chance to see all of my neighbors, get some fresh air (I work from home so I don't get the chance to commute).