What's Your Favorite Form of Cardio For 2009?

December 2, 2009

We all have a go-to cardio activity we crave, not only because it's enjoyable, but also because it energizes us and burns major calories. I run and swim regularly, but cycling has my heart of hearts. I'm starting to look back at the year, questioning you about the best of 2009, so tell me, which form of cardio should receive this title?

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3 years

Spinning gets my vote. I get that high no other form of cardio has given me.

gaucholoco 3 years

Running's great but the elliptical is WAY better on the knees!

pamelabacan 3 years

i love running! the "high" that i get from it is what makes me crave it all the more

Pampire 3 years

I chose cardio classes, I love my step class!

BeamerCG 3 years

I love walking (hate running). I also do Krav Maga which combines strength and cardio!

Giasbash6260 3 years

my elliptical and i get it on every morning - same one every day!

insanitypepper 3 years

I find running to be the most effective form of cardio for weight loss and thigh shaping. I don't like it, though. It's tedious and I get too many little injuries that are just barely bad enough to sideline me for a week or two. The ice pack and anti-inflammatory pills are my constant companions. I tried jumping rope but couldn't get the hang of it. I kept hitting myself in the back of the head with the rope.

tylergrl33 3 years

I chose biking b/c my dad will sometimes tag along with my boyfriend & I and it's great to see him getting exercise.

ElectroPopTart 3 years

D A N C I N G

GlowingMoon 3 years

Trail jogging.

Spectra 3 years

Running, jumping rope, and the elliptical are my favorite forms of cardio.

3 years

Running, most definitely. Especially since it requires patience and practice and not everyone can do it without really devoting time to it. It's so rewarding when you can run 10 miles and feel like you could go on forever. You just let your feet lead you. Running is pure torture at first, but when you get the hang of it there's no cardio like it!

DivaDivine 3 years

I usually just go for a walk as my fitness but this year I learned about plyometrics and HIIT from cardio classes and DVDs. I'm actually quite good :)

chillchic 3 years

Comment 1 you took the words outta my mouth

mek123 3 years

The elliptical and tread-climber are my go machines this year.

Linda McP 3 years

The elliptical is my go to machine. I've never been a runner but I am looking forward to snow shoeing this winter as well.

3 years

I said running, but...for some reason it's so much harder these days. You'd think I'd be improving but I just can't run like I could, say, even this time last year. It drains me quick. I'm only 30! Pretty discouraged.

BellaMadonna 3 years

This is my first year running & the benefits are limitless. I love the hypnotic effect running outside or in has on my mind. It's like nature's anti-depressant. Not to mention my legs are rock hard & getting more awesome every time I run. Now, if I could only say that for my upper body!

natasha1970 3 years

Even though I voted cardio machines I can't say that I like them very much...they have become very boring even with my iPod....I just do them because of the hour I go to the gym...for the new year i am going to be doing different activites.

Merlin713 3 years

I'm with comment #1. All the way.

BeautifulHealth 3 years

I chose cardio classes. This past year I (successfully) attended my first class and loved it. I went to/go to Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba, Group Power, Yoga, Pilates & Spinning. I'm actually going to start teaching classes, myself, in a couple months. :-)

honeycreepshow 3 years

I chose cardio machines, specifically the elliptical. I've never been a runner - for some reason I can do the elliptical for 45 minutes without a problem, but even jogging for 10 minutes makes me feel like I'm going to die and/or be violently sick. My other main form of cardio is dance class.

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