Well, no matter how you slice it you will need to incorporate cardiovascular exercise into your workouts. I know not everyone enjoys distance running but there are other options that will benefit you. Moreover, you might just find out you do enjoy running more then you think. In athletics you need to run, no matter what sport you participate in. It will help your performance......Although, I remember when I was younger I wasn't to keen on just going out for a run but as I grew more knowledgeable and realized the benefits of running I learned to really truly enjoy it.
Cardio, for some it's a dreaded word and for others it's a passion they can't get enough of. Either way you look at it though, cardiovascular exercise is one of the key components that should never be left out of a fitness plan. - Shannon Clack (Bodybuilding.com)
Everyone knows that running is a great way to get into shape, but did you know that it can benefit almost every part of your body, as well as lift your mood? Running is incredibly effective at making you healthier in a number of ways. While it may not be everybody's favorite form of exercise, knowing what it can do for our life just may make you look at running in an entirely new light. - Jacquie Cattanach (Active)
Incline running. This is one of my all time favorites. Find a hill, stairs, mountain or anything with a decent incline, start at the bottom then sprint to the top. This will get your heart rate way up. You won't be running as fast as a sprint due to the incline but that doesn't mean you aren't trying too. This is also a great leg work out. If you want some added resistance wear a weighted vest.
Last but definitely not least is CrossFit. These workouts build strength and are very similar to interval training. We never do long distance runs but what we will do on occasions is perform a lift then sprint a 400 or 800 and do X number of rounds of that. Another exercise we incorporate into the workouts is rowing, this also is a great movement that will raise your heart rate. Even better is when you incorporate rowing and sprinting into the same workout.
These are a few great ways that will help you get out and run, without really seeming like you are running. Running is a great way to clear your mind and get focused. It's a form of meditation for some people, and for most it will create a "runners high."It's also worth noting there are other ways to get your cardio in, for instance activities like biking, stair stepper, and the elliptical but I wanted to incorporate exercises that had some form of running to them. The examples I listed above (sprints, trail running, Incline running, CrossFit) will help you see results much faster and if you can do them you will see the benefits. Running/Sprints is also a great way to stay lean. The calorie expenditure can get up pretty high when you push yourself.....but again like we all know one of the most important aspects is your diet. If you are busy, HIIT cardio it's very effective at helping you burn more calories and drop body fat. - Marc Perry, CSCS, CPT
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DEFINED: According to the American College of Sports Medicine, cardio, or cardiovascular exercise, is any activity that increases heart rate and respiration while using large muscle groups repetitively and rhythmically. The root word "card," or "heart," provides a clue as to why this type of exercise is so important (Livestrong)
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| Sprints |
Sprints are a great way to increase your hear rate. If you do sprints you will be sure to reap the benefits. I like to jog to get warmed up, usually to an open parking lot or where ever you choose then I will stretch for 5 minutes then bust out some sprints. In between sprints I like to do air squats, push ups or walk around till the next sprint. This keeps your heart rate elevated, interval training is very beneficial. Running clears your mind. In between sets you can meditate, come up with new ideas, and think about work and what you need to accomplish.
Trail running is great it takes your mind of actually running. Now not everyone has mountains and breath taking scenery but I'm sure you can find some kind of trail to run on. The point is to run somewhere different. If you can find a hilly path that is your best bet. Switch off between jogging and sprinting.
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| Trail Running |
Trail running is great it takes your mind of actually running. Now not everyone has mountains and breath taking scenery but I'm sure you can find some kind of trail to run on. The point is to run somewhere different. If you can find a hilly path that is your best bet. Switch off between jogging and sprinting.
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| Incline Runinng |
Incline running. This is one of my all time favorites. Find a hill, stairs, mountain or anything with a decent incline, start at the bottom then sprint to the top. This will get your heart rate way up. You won't be running as fast as a sprint due to the incline but that doesn't mean you aren't trying too. This is also a great leg work out. If you want some added resistance wear a weighted vest.
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| CrossFit |
These are a few great ways that will help you get out and run, without really seeming like you are running. Running is a great way to clear your mind and get focused. It's a form of meditation for some people, and for most it will create a "runners high."It's also worth noting there are other ways to get your cardio in, for instance activities like biking, stair stepper, and the elliptical but I wanted to incorporate exercises that had some form of running to them. The examples I listed above (sprints, trail running, Incline running, CrossFit) will help you see results much faster and if you can do them you will see the benefits. Running/Sprints is also a great way to stay lean. The calorie expenditure can get up pretty high when you push yourself.....but again like we all know one of the most important aspects is your diet. If you are busy, HIIT cardio it's very effective at helping you burn more calories and drop body fat. - Marc Perry, CSCS, CPT
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