I really need to do this. I tend to just go for a run, but I miss mixing it up. Thanks for the push.

I love variety, though I don't like biking I just finished a half-marathon, and I was really missing my cross training with having to run and recover so much!

during the winter when I work out in a gym, I do mini triathalons since I get bored on the machines... 15 -20 minutes on three different machines (usually treadmill, rowing machine, stair climber). it's an especially good way to get back in shape if you haven't worked out in awhile... you in total will get 45 - 60 minutes of exercise but can pause a little in between

I do the eliptical every time. Can I get an injury from that? It's low impact.

Yes - I have at least 3 different forms of cardio every week.
Mon & Wed - Swim + Body Pump
Tue & Thurs - Spin class + Run
Fri - My reverse mini-tri day - Run + Bike + Swim
Sat - Long Run
Sun - Break

I wish I had more options, but I live out in the sticks - running, walking, or biking are my options. I think I would be more apt to hurt myself on a bike one day a week than I would be running three days - I am not a good bike rider! haha

LaurenG22 working out the exact same way can lead to muscle imbalances. If you're always working out making the same movements you're working certain muscles constantly and ignoring others, which can lead to postural imbalances.

I like to switch stuff up at the gym a little, doing two circuits of 3 cardio machines: I try to do 10 minutes each of eliptical, stepmill and rowing, do weight training with jumping jacks between sets, then another 30 minute cardio circuit. It burns a ton of calories because your heart rate is always up and you're constantly changing the activity so your body doesnt get accustomed. Plus just personally it keeps me from getting bored and just coasting through the workout.

I tend to just go for a run, too. Though I guess now that I moved into an apartment complex with a gym, I can switch it up more often.

I think you should do whatever motivates you to work out. I love to run so if I tell myself that I can't run because I ran yesterday, I'm more likely to not work out at all than to do another form of cardio. I think if you're in shape, making sure to warm up properly and stretch after cardio and also supplementing your cardio workouts with strength training a few times a week, then you really should just do whatever gets you out the door and moving.

Great tip!!

I love variety. I am always doing something different. I run, bike, do aerobics, tennis, racquetball. Whatever, as long as I am moving. But I also recognize the importance of rest and proper care!!

I walk and run on the treadmill, bike and do the elliptical. I switch it up every day. Monday I walked, Tuesday I ran and did legs, Today I did the elliptical and arms, tomorrow I'll probably bike and do legs again, and Friday I'll do a couple different machines! Yay.
I'd swim if the pool weren't a 45 minute drive away.. too inconvienent for morning workouts.

Yeah, I live in the sticks too.. I alternate running/walking on the road and on the treadmill. I need to get a bike I guess.

so basically what you're saying, Fit, is that triathletes are the best ever?!

I do the elliptical, biking, running, jumping rope, and walking.

I do elliptical, running, kickboxing and african dance

I love to rock climb, play softball, rollerblade, and run. Two more weeks into this weather, and I should have no worries. No more rock wall climbing!