Comments on: LuckyFit: Cardio Introduction

By: Joseph

Joseph — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:43:19 +0000

Instead of focusing on a speed. Wouldn’t it be best to focus on a target heart rate zone for cardio training? A heart rate monitor would certainly help Marissa figure out what speeds she should be running at. The method of seeing if you can “hold a conversation” is kind of dated. A HRM can be had for $20 and some really nice ones for under $100. I really don’t know anyone who trains cardio without one now days. Even most equipment at gyms have them. It takes the guess work out of it and keeps people from over or under training.

By: Dr Al Sears

Dr Al Sears — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:14:37 +0000

A lot of people are coming around to the idea that not only does long-duration cardio training not work, it’s dangerous. But while I give them credit for catching on, they’re not getting it quite right.

In fact, one of the most popular doctors on the Internet is also not recommending long-duration cardio any more like he used to. He’s come up with his own exercise regimen. I admire him for trying, but there are serious problems with his new program, and there are a few things I do differently.- Dr Al Sears MD

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:59:24 +0000

Marissa,
I would need to know more about your goals and what you are training for so that I know truly how to answer your question.
The holding your conversation should only be done when your goal is to keep your heart down. This is only done for when your goal is Long Slow Distance training. Being able to hold a conversation is for those targeting a lower heart rate, in hopes to keep oxygen present for burning fat while being able to perform a longer duration of cardio. Increasing your pace, will indeed cause you to become out of breath! The quicker the pace, the more your body needs to work. I would recommend you slow your pace down and increase your incline. Keeping your pace slower, and incline higher will still give you a the really tough workout that your are looking for, while helping you build up your VO2 endurance.

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By: Marissa

Marissa — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:08:17 +0000

Hi LuckyFit,

No matter how often I work out I still have trouble breathing when I increase my pace and would most certainly not be able to hold a conversation. Does this mean that I simply can’t run at high paces? that I am not in good enough shape? Or could I have asthma?

Out of Breath Marissa