I was confused on what I should be doing for cardio, but I think I understand now. I've been at the gym for about 4 months now. At the beginning I was told not to go above a heart rate of 125...just slow and steady. Then after awhile I was told "I should bump up my cardio"...then told to add interval training....I was getting confused!! You might be too. I found this article that I thought was very good at explaining it ALL!

High Intensity Interval Training

Terri - I read something similar in Shape- I've been using it the past week and it really has boosted my weight loss. Thanks for posting!

Great Article! That is basically what I've been doing all along. Some people think that staying between a certain heart rate range is best for fat loss, but I have always thought that calories in vs. calories out. At a higher intensity, or during intervals, your burning way more calories than staying at a constant heart level. After an hour on the elliptical I can burn over 800 calories. It's unbelievable! And I must say, I sweat like crazy!

terri,

thanks for the article. now, is it enough for me to get my rear off the couch this afternoon?????

terri,</p> <p>thanks for the article. now, is it enough for me to get my rear off the couch this afternoon?????

Yes, you have to actually GET UP and DO the workout in order for it to be effective. I think that's imperative.

I tried it with my swimming the other day and the HIIT kicked my ass. I could only do 1.5 laps full out...but it's an interesting yardstick.

thththtmmmmmmmmpthhhhhhh ...

**whine** but i dont wannna work out today ...

Get up. Get your shorts and shoes on. Put one foot in front of the other until you get on the treadmill. You will relieve your guilt, you will feel better and you will be so glad you did.

Now MOVE IT!

*sigh*

i shoulda read a few hours ago ... i DID walk around target for 1 1/2 hours though ...

training is gonna be a bitch tomorrow ... i didnt do ANYTHING this weekend... the scale is not going to be kind either... oh well, you pay when you play ...