Dumbasses arguing about running.

[Master]

What I meant is that I "run" on the cross trainer without using the handles on the arms. There is no impact on the knees but builds up the muscles. I also sprint on it and sweat buckets which feels great after, it is starting part that is the hardest, knowing the pain I will have to go through to feel good.

[AdamGB]

heheh, I know... I'm just being a cock... I don't know what else you could call what you do on a cross trainer....

I think cycling is the technically correct term... but it sure as shit doesn't look like cycling!

They've got there uses... especially if you can't run.

have you tried much rowing? Great for sprint type training, I'm not a huge fan of cardio machines as such... but if I had to use one for various reasons it would be the rowing machine.

[Kev]

heheh, I know... I'm just being a cock... I don't know what else you could call what you do on a cross trainer....

I think cycling is the technically correct term... but it sure as shit doesn't look like cycling!

They've got there uses... especially if you can't run.

have you tried much rowing? Great for sprint type training, I'm not a huge fan of cardio machines as such... but if I had to use one for various reasons it would be the rowing machine.

I'm glad an actual boxer likes the rowing machine too. I've started following a beginner plan on my Concept 2 using software called rowpro.

It's pretty light and easy by your standards of course, most sessions are just a 2 min warmup, 15 min main session and 2 min cool down but for me it's pretty intense. I'm also using the Kinect Fitness Evolved program, and just started adding some (very light) weights this week.

Anyway my question. Do you think using a rowing machine regularly will give me a good all around fitness, strength and cardio? Specifically, if I keep at it over the next few months will it build up my thighs, back and shoulders and make me broader or does it not it actually add any muscle?

Also should I be walking as well (will never run, less than 50% lung capacity) or does rowing give me the same cardiovascular benefits that I would get from walking anyway?

I also have a bike at home which I hate to use, but don't know if I should try and add that to my routine as well. I'd like to build my legs up, don't know if cycling would do that though? I've got skinny little calfs but a bit of fat on my thighs. I'd like to get them looking a bit less like Mike Tyson's legs if poss

[Master]

heheh, I know... I'm just being a cock... I don't know what else you could call what you do on a cross trainer....

I think cycling is the technically correct term... but it sure as shit doesn't look like cycling!

They've got there uses... especially if you can't run.

have you tried much rowing? Great for sprint type training, I'm not a huge fan of cardio machines as such... but if I had to use one for various reasons it would be the rowing machine.

I'm glad an actual boxer likes the rowing machine too. I've started following a beginner plan on my Concept 2 using software called rowpro.

It's pretty light and easy by your standards of course, most sessions are just a 2 min warmup, 15 min main session and 2 min cool down but for me it's pretty intense. I'm also using the Kinect Fitness Evolved program, and just started adding some (very light) weights this week.

Anyway my question. Do you think using a rowing machine regularly will give me a good all around fitness, strength and cardio? Specifically, if I keep at it over the next few months will it build up my thighs, back and shoulders and make me broader or does it not it actually add any muscle?

Also should I be walking as well (will never run, less than 50% lung capacity) or does rowing give me the same cardiovascular benefits that I would get from walking anyway?

I also have a bike at home which I hate to use, but don't know if I should try and add that to my routine as well. I'd like to build my legs up, don't know if cycling would do that though? I've got skinny little calfs but a bit of fat on my thighs. I'd like to get them looking a bit less like Mike Tyson's legs if poss

I did not realise rowing machines were that good for heart rate. My cross trainer is also a bike so I sprint using the bikes in 10 second bursts. It is absolutely knackering doing it for 35 minutes. Also no impact on the knees.

[No Contest]

What I meant is that I "run" on the cross trainer without using the handles on the arms. There is no impact on the knees but builds up the muscles. I also sprint on it and sweat buckets which feels great after, it is starting part that is the hardest, knowing the pain I will have to go through to feel good.

I run on the stationary bike, kind of looks silly though. I do push ups on the treadmill, and sit ups on the stair climber.

[Gandalf]

Some of you sound extremely healthy. I'm not sure if I could even do 3 miles anymore.

[AdamGB]

Is that what ur names on about?