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photon · 03-14-2008, 05:05 PM

So if one's going just the cardio route for now (I'm still in weight loss mode so I don't want to add any weight training, I don't get enough protein for that), what's a good regimen on an elliptical?

Right now I do 3 to 4 times a week of 30 minutes, and keep my heart rate at about 150-155. My max rate I think is 185 (I'm 35). I'm not in nearly good enough shape to go to HIIT as I'd probably give myself a heart attack (I had zero cardio). I use the cardio program which varies the resistence up and down a bit so my rate goes up and down. I've got a strap monitor which makes it really easy to target my rate.

Anyway, any suggestions on making sure I'm maximizing my effort there?

03-14-2008, 05:05 PM	#51
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	So if one's going just the cardio route for now (I'm still in weight loss mode so I don't want to add any weight training, I don't get enough protein for that), what's a good regimen on an elliptical? Right now I do 3 to 4 times a week of 30 minutes, and keep my heart rate at about 150-155. My max rate I think is 185 (I'm 35). I'm not in nearly good enough shape to go to HIIT as I'd probably give myself a heart attack (I had zero cardio). I use the cardio program which varies the resistence up and down a bit so my rate goes up and down. I've got a strap monitor which makes it really easy to target my rate. Anyway, any suggestions on making sure I'm maximizing my effort there? __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.