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When doing cardio what is better for losing weight, distance or time? I am running. And what (either distance or time) should I aim for? Need to drop 30 lbs.
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04.16.08, 11:54 AM [ Flag ]
- get a heart rate monitor
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  04.16.08, 11:55 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - this is right. get a monitor, figure out your target heart rate and aim to stay at that level for a certain period. As you get advanced you can try intervals of intensity to push your body...some of the exercise magazines are helpful with this (eg.shape )
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    04.16.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- you should run more slowly for longer (an hour or so) - running too fast creates lactic acid and makes you hungry bc you glycogen is depleted
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  04.16.08, 11:56 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- time...don't push yourself for distance run at your own pace.
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  04.16.08, 11:57 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- How long you keep your optimal heart rate up. The other two don't matter.
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  04.16.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Cardio is out.
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  04.16.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - cardio is not out. but it shouldn't be your only form of exercise. weight training is important too
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    04.16.08, 12:00 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

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When doing cardio what is better for losing weight, distance or time? I am running. And what (either distance or time) should I aim for? Need to drop 30 lbs.

get a heart rate monitor

this is right. get a monitor, figure out your target heart rate and aim to stay at that level for a certain period. As you get advanced you can try intervals of intensity to push your body...some of the exercise magazines are helpful with this (eg.shape )

you should run more slowly for longer (an hour or so) - running too fast creates lactic acid and makes you hungry bc you glycogen is depleted

time...don't push yourself for distance run at your own pace.

How long you keep your optimal heart rate up. The other two don't matter.

Cardio is out.

cardio is not out. but it shouldn't be your only form of exercise. weight training is important too

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When I ride in a taxi cab with my DC I:

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