May 11, 2011 5:20 AM GMT
So I couldn't run on the threadmill today because they were all taken by others who are also battling obesity. I had to end up using those machines that kinda look like ellipticals but not really. The ones where the platform you put your feet on look like really large crocs. The ones that make you feel like your bouncing around.
Anyways, I've been gearing up for beach weather summer so I've been doing lots and lots of cardio to shed my excess fat. I usually jog or bike with my heart rate monitor on so I can tell how many calories I've burnt. I usually stop at 500 calories which takes me about an hour or so. I try to keep my heart rate around 140. I am usually beat and my legs feel shot after my cardio routine.
Today while I was on the bouncy machine. It occurred to me that if I kept my heart rate at 140 that I would burn the same amount of calories. I did! I know this should have been pretty obvious a long long time ago. Although I could be totally wrong. I mean, if I could just use the bouncy machine it would minimize impact on my legs and my shoes would not wear out as quick.
I need someone to clarify.
Anyways, I've been gearing up for beach weather summer so I've been doing lots and lots of cardio to shed my excess fat. I usually jog or bike with my heart rate monitor on so I can tell how many calories I've burnt. I usually stop at 500 calories which takes me about an hour or so. I try to keep my heart rate around 140. I am usually beat and my legs feel shot after my cardio routine.
Today while I was on the bouncy machine. It occurred to me that if I kept my heart rate at 140 that I would burn the same amount of calories. I did! I know this should have been pretty obvious a long long time ago. Although I could be totally wrong. I mean, if I could just use the bouncy machine it would minimize impact on my legs and my shoes would not wear out as quick.
I need someone to clarify.