Cardio, for a lot of people, is not the preferred choice of exercise. Based on my own observations, cardio is a facet of exercise that is arguably important, but it is not one that tends to be enjoyed, or preferred, for that matter, by the vast majority of people who like to keep fit.
I wouldn’t say I love cardio, but I don’t mind it, depending on the type of cardio in question. Running, as an example, is a manner of cardio almost no one enjoys, and while I wouldn’t say it is awful, I also wouldn’t say it feels particularly pleasant.
I’ve gotten back into running over the past year and have kept with it up until recently; I’ve managed to demolish the deck of my parents’ treadmill, making it unusable, and have had to resort to running outdoors instead.
Running outside is better for me in the sense that it correlates with me playing rugby outdoors, meaning being able to run in heat and wind without allowing it to become a hindrance. Easier said than done, however, and because running on concrete is a lot harder on joints than running on a treadmill, I’ve decided to switch up my cardio methods here and there.
I’ve also come to the realization that engaging in only one form of cardio isn’t the greatest for overall conditioning and endurance, so I figure a variety in what I’m doing wouldn’t hurt.
So far, I’ve been rotating between running and using a treadclimber thing, which is sort of a cross between a treadmill and a stair climber. I recently ordered a jump rope to start doing that, and I think the combination of these three forms of cardio might do me more good than harm. My preference is a treadmill, but seeing as me and my king kong step dummied the one I’ve been using, I’ll have to work with the tools I have.
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