Try a workout program based on some of the college rowing programs. I personally love rowing because it is way easier to switch between ‘I’m going to die’ mode and ‘nice, easy rest’ meters. Running and biking just don’t have the fun hand pulling that rowing does.
The program that my crewmates are following is from a guy that does 12+ workouts a week. It’s just insane (and he acknowledges it in his explanation of it: plan, remarks on plan)
You might find the fun in switching between the hard and soft meters, or you might find it’s like the bike and not for you.
I have an exercise bike at home, so I’ve taken to dragging it into the living room and playing video games while I do an hour of zone 2. I end up finishing my hour before I even realize it; plus, trying not to get curbstomped in Elden Ring is incredibly conducive to keeping your heart rate up.
I’ve never found an exercise I enjoy. The closest I got was DDR, but the home pads suck and the arcades cost too much.
I do the treadmill because I can let my mind and hand set the pace. If I’m on a bike, I won’t get my HR into zone 2, because I’m lazy.
Ever try a rowing machine?
I do rows for resistance/strength training, but I don’t think I’ve ever used a rowing machine for cardio.
I have a Concept2 and it’s great. Once you get going it’s almost meditative
Try a workout program based on some of the college rowing programs. I personally love rowing because it is way easier to switch between ‘I’m going to die’ mode and ‘nice, easy rest’ meters. Running and biking just don’t have the fun hand pulling that rowing does.
The program that my crewmates are following is from a guy that does 12+ workouts a week. It’s just insane (and he acknowledges it in his explanation of it: plan, remarks on plan)
You might find the fun in switching between the hard and soft meters, or you might find it’s like the bike and not for you.
I have an exercise bike at home, so I’ve taken to dragging it into the living room and playing video games while I do an hour of zone 2. I end up finishing my hour before I even realize it; plus, trying not to get curbstomped in Elden Ring is incredibly conducive to keeping your heart rate up.
I usually watch recorded episodes of Antiques Roadshow while riding my exercycle. I have no idea why that works but it does.