Running vs. mixing it up

fenderbender4 · 12-19-2006, 10:18 PM

I use to just run for cardio for 30 minutes, and it worked pretty well. However I've been reading that part of what is making a certain exercise easier is part conditioning, but also part of your body becoming more economical.

My question is, would it be better to run, or should I mix it up so like Day 1 is running, Day 2 I bike, and Day 3 I swim (all with equal intensity BPM, so it's not like I run for 3 miles and bike for 3 miles as well).

Brandinho · 12-19-2006, 10:39 PM

Yes that is very good for your cardio and for overall workouts. Keeping that BPM up is the key.

Freestyler · 12-20-2006, 01:34 AM

I love running and I love swimming...Swim>Running

**Standard** · 12-20-2006, 11:59 AM

Switch it up man, no real reason not too. Hell even changing your pace works wonders.

Sohan · 12-21-2006, 11:22 AM

Even if you just run, it's a good idea to vary distance and intensity frequently. Some days I run 45 minutes at an 8 minute pace, and other days I kick it for just 20 minutes at 6 minutes per. Other days I may do intervals of 100-800m at the track.

Variety is indeed the spice of life.

With respect,

Sohan