I know im out of shape...but jeeze

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Originally posted by PaiLumDreamer
Should I run every day? Or every other day, for rest? Or what?
You can try every day. HIIT is pretty intense though. Here’s the generally accepted rule of thumb - 2 days a week won’t cut lean body mass, 3 or more will. If your priority is losing fat, do 3 or more. If you just want to up your fitness and maintain muscle, do 2 (or possibly 3). See how you feel.

Originally posted by PaiLumDreamer
Also…what is this HRM you’re talking about? Where can I get one of those? I was going to pick up a watch with a countdown timer tomorrow, but if those would be better…hey.
HRM == Heart Rate Monitor. Mine’s made by arguably the most popular company, Polar. Mine’s the S610i. The more expensive models (like mine) have good interval training features. I wanted an even more expensive one, the S810i which would’ve allowed IBUR but it was an extra AUD$200. Cheaper ones will just read your HR with no timer info. I wanted countdown and HR info, so I spent the money. Plus it comes with pretty good software for monitoring your training and an IR interface to your computer. If you don’t care about your HR just get a countdown timer.

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I don’t really want to give you contradictory advice but if we’re talking cardio building, “runners magazine” has some v.good articles if you can get hold of a copy

half an hour of aerobics on rising 'll probably also do the same trick :wink:

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That’s the thing though, Eyebrows. 1/2 hr aerobics vs. 5min (+ warmup/cooldown) HIIT. Being a lazy Westerner, the 5min is more appealing and provides other benefits that make it the smart option.

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ahhhh…but hiit doesn’t have funky toons now does it :smiley:

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See, I view aerobic class music as pure shit that makes me want to projectile vomit. Take a bland top 40 one-hit-wonder, speed it up and add a repetitive doof-doof bass line. When I used to be in the gym and they’d leave the circuit room door open I wanted to bang my head against the wall to stop the pain. I used to go and slam that fucker shut with my best :mad: face. To each their own I guess.

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lol@:mad: face…got pretty heavy then ha??

ahh ha..because as we all here know …if it don’t go doof…the rules say, its just not allowed…now everyone else … consider yourself informed!!!