I wanted to make this thread so that people can ask general questions about cardio. I'll go first:
I'm 6'2, 300lbs, and I lift 3x a week.
In between lifting I do: 1 hour of cardio and my heart rate is usually 175 to 180bpm.
Now, I read this post on quora:
https://www.quora.com/When-I-run-or-exercise-is-a-180-bpm-pulse-normal-Is-it-safe
And it scared the shit out of me when I read this:
>Have you noticed that when you get home from your runs, you usually eat or drink something before you are even out of your running clothes? This is because you are utilizing the sugar through your high-intensity efforts and the body then craves the same in its depleted state. These up and down insulin spikes are what causes 30-40 year old marathon runners to die of cardiac arrest or develop diabetes.
This is basically what happens to me. I instantly crave sugar after spending an hour on the elliptical doing 5 miles+
Is there any truth to this post?
Do I need to tone it down with my cardio or face seriously health issues? What should I do?
>>42117981
>>42117981
Marathon runners don't typically hit 180 bpm afaik... usually closer to 140-160.
>>42118115
that makes sense, but that's because their hearts are used to such exertion and therefore can maintain lower heart rates isnt it?
So my heart rate should get lower as I work out more and more? And my body adjusts? Is this even possible?
>>42118115
>>42117981
Basically, unless you're running 10+ km at that heart rate, I'd imagine you'll be fine.
>>42118132
Obviously it depends on what your routine is, but over time the same distance should be less exerting, so I guess?
Is there anywhere i can look up proper form for running? Ive also heard you have to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth when running, is that true?
Why has no one posted an Emi yet? Im suprised she is not your poster girl.
>>42118277
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this shit is so gay but god dammit if i don't break a sweat on it
*thunking noises*
if you can't handle a sugar craving you're never gonna make it faggot
>>42119156
Man, there's something about just running that really frustrates me. If I had to do the same amount in a game of soccer it would be no problem, but put me on a treadmill and I instantly get annoyed at the smallest shit (too hot, thunking noises, knee pain etc.)
I should join a sports league