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512OW wrote:I wouldn't even climb a route if it was named "Cardio".

Thanks for the route name idea.

I heard plyometrics is pretty bad ass! But I usually just ride my roadbike.

Wes wrote:To me, once you have *enough* cardio to run at an OK pace for 45 minutes or so, you are set for climbing. Training past that will not really help your climbing a much.

I just got a road bike a few weeks ago, and biking is way more fun the running. Esp. around Lexington.

You wanna go on a ride one night Wes? I don't get off from work till like 9:30 but by then it's the perfect temperature.

bcombs wrote: Or, do you have treadmill tricks to help with the boredom?

Run outside.

road biking is way more fun than running.

Horatio Felacio wrote:
i can literally run for maybe 2 minutes, and i'm pretty happy with my climbing. i guess i'd be a lot better if i started running?

All bets are off when you weigh 39 lbs.

yah road biking is the way to go....

My cardio is kettlebell swings. 30 swing sets start on the top of every minute for about 30 minutes. I also do Tabata protocol sprints...sprint 20 sec and walk 10 sec rinse and repeat.

Atl wrote:My cardio is kettlebell swings. 30 swing sets start on the top of every minute for about 30 minutes. I also do Tabata protocol sprints...sprint 20 sec and walk 10 sec rinse and repeat.

that sounds pretty good.

bcombs wrote:A friend gave me a good idea about changing the incline and doing intervals to mix it up.

What do you guys do for cardio besides running? Or, do you have treadmill tricks to help with the boredom?

I do what your friend suggests - I set different goals with speed and incline and time, but I also run outdoors and I train for races. Setting the incline up is a better workout and I found is easier on my knees. I also use the stepmill to switch things up.

The best tip is to listen to music - it occupies your mind and increases endorphins, our bodies' natural painkillers. Maybe race the guy the next to you.