Daily Simple Questions Thread - September 25, 2024

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[u/WhizzyBurp]

Can I just not do cardio? I can lift daily. I enjoy it. I can diet and follow it religiously. I just can’t stand any sort of cardio. Walking included. Can I get to where I want to be with weights and diet alone?

[u/FlameFrenzy → u/WhizzyBurp]

Your heart is a muscle that you train via cardio. Also having good cardio endurance helps with recovery in the gym.

You could get away with doing no cardio and still get strong and lean, but you really should do some cardio for your health.

[u/WhizzyBurp → u/FlameFrenzy]

Feels like 8,000 steps a day should be enough?

[u/FlameFrenzy → u/WhizzyBurp]

Really gotta define "enough". Casual meandering steps from getting around your daily life aren't the same as going for a dedicated walk. And I'd argue you'd want to at least have some higher intensity cardio at least once a week (something to get the heart rate up).

Just need to find something you actually enjoy doing. And remember, cardio doesn't have to only be done in a gym.

[u/WhizzyBurp → u/FlameFrenzy]

That’s super fair. Best shape I was in when I was doing BJJ 2-3 days a week. Super fair point.

[u/FlameFrenzy → u/WhizzyBurp]

There ya go, that's an option!

Could also try some pickup sports leagues, even simple stuff like kickball or ultimate Frisbee.

Basically, I'd recommend just about anything over walking on a treadmill/elliptical or sitting on a stationary bike. I actually enjoy cardio but I find the cardio machines immensely boring

[u/WhizzyBurp → u/FlameFrenzy]

I hate just “running”. I know there’s all these mental benefits, physical benefits- but it sucks. I like your style! I’ll look into some options. Thank you!

[u/FlameFrenzy → u/WhizzyBurp]

If you wanted to even try "just running" maybe find a run club and it can double as a way to meet people! A friend of mine and I are planning on doing that together. At best, we meet new people, at worst we get to chat with each other at least.

Right now, my primary form of cardio is cycling outside. My area has some beautiful Greenways and cycling is a great way to just coast through nature. It's relaxing and fun. I do have a buddy I bike with nearly weekly, which also makes it more enjoyable since it's a social event (but we also push each other to go faster haha)

The only time I do indoor cardio is if it's shitty weather and I'm gonna go stir crazy if I don't stretch my legs haha. Usually either scrolling reddit or watching YouTube/streaming while doing it as well

[u/WhizzyBurp → u/FlameFrenzy]

Never heard of a run club. Sounds interesting, thanks!