Super CV Exercises Please.

[Nathaniel Lee]

I am sadly in worse state than i thought so i am thinking other than running and cycling/spinning what are absolutely fantastic exercises for getting the old heart and lungs working better and quicker than just the running. To make you aware i have gym membership that has all the machines you could shake a stick at plus boxing ring and swimming pool. Please help as i have only 6 months until i'm 40 and it would be nice to be in shape for then. { Just to be clear i am running and spinning already}

[woodlander]

Can you walk?

Walking is the best exercise there is. Stan Bradshaw walked from East Lancs to Morecambe aged 80. Just do it. I mean walk not saunter or ramble. Proper brisk walking.

Well, what you waiting for? If you want some CV choose a hilly route. That's it.

[Nathaniel Lee]

Thanks Woodlander.

[Deadlegs]

Tabata intervals are quick, easy (but hard ) and very effective. Look on tinternet for more details.

[Ady In Accy]

Concept 2 rower very good for CV and quads. Check out the online league if you find you enjoy it.

[Deadlegs]

where is best place to get one Addy?

[Ady In Accy]

New they are over 1K. Check out ebay but look at the Concept2 website to see the difference in the versions going back a few years. Don't go for a cheaper alternative if you are going to buy one, they are head and shoulders above anything.

where is best place to get one Addy?

[Deadlegs]

Cheers Addy

[Nathaniel Lee]

Deadlegs Tabata sounds great.Have you or anyone you know had experience of the claims regards the increased Aerobic and Anaerobic thresholds and also consequently the fat burning. You know what i mean many things say hey we're great but don't always live up to it although this does seem to make sense.

[Deadlegs]

I don't do it as much as I did. A mate and I used to do sessions while Corrie was on and our wives wouldn't miss us. It's not very scientific but I felt that I got alot of benefit from them. Just back from Fairfield. Did 1.43 which is a pb by 11 mins and over 20 mins better than last year so somethings working. The real beauty of it is that you do the whole session in about 20 mins . Give it a go. You'll be suprised how tough it is.