Posted: 5/21/2007 12:47:02 PM EDT
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Just went for a 35 minute cardio session. I'm starting low... jogging for 1 minute, then walking for 4.... wash, rinse, repeat. My last minute I run as fast as I can to my house. My heart is racing, but I know it's for the good :) Here I come LEO job and training :) Anyways, just thought I'd share while my heart is beating 150 bpm :P - I hate exercising but its the only way I'll be able to do LE and high speed training. -David |
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Thanks. Yeah I definitely was feeling fatigued, even jogging for 1 minute was fatiguing... but I figure each time it'll get easier. When should I up the running and down the walking? 2 weeks? 1 week? I was thinking 30 seconds each time I up it? What do you guys think? I want to get into shape for the LEO Fitness test, girls, training, etc... :) I was also gonna think about jump roping and a punching bag, heard they're good for cardio too. Be nice to mix it up a bit? |
| Variety is good, although jogging/running will yield the best results for you at this early point in your exercise routine. You can go slow when increasing the amount of running/jogging versus walking, and if you go too far you will feel it the next day healthy |
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Yup water flushes the system. Drink plenty. Yes at this stage walking/running is probably the best. Don't over do it. Over stressing your heart can yield bad results, such as death. Start off slow like you are each week either add a little time or distance. I would think after about 4 weeks of daily exercise you could step up the time/distance at a greater rate. FWIW in the service we did running one day and muscle training the next (push ups, sit ups etc) and alternated each day. Don't be afraid to take a day off. The body needs proper rest. As said before a proper diet is essential. I would also consider cutting the carbs after 3 pm. It will take several weeks for your body to adjust but it will thank you. You can do it Dave. I have faith in you. |
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Congrats man...keep it up...haven't talked to you in a while (used to live in neenah and I was working in law enforcement if you remember) but i'm in the same boat you are and have dropped about 35 lbs. since last fall...feel much better! If you can throw some weight training in the mix to. Muscle burns fat even faster and it makes a big difference! Keep at it though and you'll see the results and then it'll all be worth it! Talk to you later, Ryan |