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Hey /fit/,
I'm doing good on my lifting and losing weight, but my cardio sucks. I used to dance ~3 nights a week, but my job schedule changed and I'm starting to notice the loss. I'm looking for new Cardio options.
I have really bad flat feet. Even with prescription inserts, my legs are tight all the time. I can walk or dance as long as I want, but running, cycling, etc totally destroys me, even if it's just on gym machines. There doesn't seem to be many other options in the gym for cardio that don't kill my feet or knees.
Any suggestions for outside the gym cardio stuff with a bit more activity? Dancing was good due to social component. When I was younger I did some martial arts, but they generally aren't intensive enough. I'd box or something if there wasn't such a risk of injury.
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Rope jumpin
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What sort of dance OP? You might be able to fix your leg/knee issues with vigilance but flat feet might make it hard, I'm no podiatrist
Maybe rowing, or something else seated?
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i have been really into my rowing machine lately. been busting out an hour a day for the last two weeks on it
>cheaper than stationary bike (~200 usd)
>minimal stress on the body
>makes me sweat like a bitch
>takes up as much space as a yoga mat
>tones both lower and upper body
if you have some cash to spare i'd suggest getting one, best decision i've made in a while
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>>38068620
Freeform stuff like hip hop, industrial, and was getting into a bit of break.
The foot issues really get set off be repetition. If I'm jumping around like an idiot, I'm fine. If I'm repeating the same stuff over and over like in running or cycling, I'm extremely uncomfortable after like 5 mins. I can still do those things, I just pay a high price in discomfort, which is enough to kill my motivation and keeps me from finishing proper workouts.
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erg warmup, rope skipping cooldown masterrace, reporting in
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>>38068620
Also height&weight? If you're still losing weight it will probably get easier to run as you do
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>>38068684
5'10", 177lbs, ~18% body fat (as of scan a month ago.)
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Swimming
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>>38068667
Right so the weight probably isn't making a difference. Maybe look into another dance style if you can fit it in? I doubt anything will be as athletic as break or hip hop, but you'll probably be able to find a swing or salsa studio near you or something.
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>>38068862
Thanks. The whole problem is work schedule. My current job starts early enough that I can't really do evening stuff anymore :( I'll be able to get back to it in a few months when my current contract ends, but I need something to tide me over in the mean time.
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>>38068583
Swimming? Did you mention bicycling or is that rough on knees?
>>38068657
Rowing is actually a really good form of cardio too.
I just started doing this thing called jacob's ladder for my cardio cause running also fucks my shit up. I guess these are all pretty much in the gym though....
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>>38068953
I think my Gym has a rowing machine, and it's got a pool. Will try both out.
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I'm trying conditioning, but I'm not sure if it can replace cardio.
Been doing a lot of box jumps, battle ropes and prowler sled pushes.
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