What is your favorite cardio activity for 30 minutes???: Cardio Exercises (aerobic exercise)

Y's Guy · **Site Rank:** Moderator

If you could do any 30 minute cardio activity... what would it be?

My Favorite is Basketball!!! What is yours???

tammy · **Site Rank:** Site Admin

After basketball, mine would be going up Mt. Peak in Enumclaw, Washington! It's a short 1 mile hike up to the top of a small mountain where you can see views of the surrounding towns and Mt. Rainier! It's a short hike, but a steep one so you definitely get a workout in!

Angee · **Site Rank:** Healthy Friend

SKATING!

marie · **Site Rank:** Healthy Associate

I'm boring. I like to run on the treadmill!

Junior · **Site Rank:** Healthy Associate

What if I cannot do 30 minutes of cardio? I like to walk my dog; does that count? We only go about 10 minutes though, he's old and I'm fat!

HealthyPals · **Site Rank:** Site Admin

Hi Junior,

Walking your dogs count! If you can only do 10 minutes at first that's okay. The next time try moving it up to 11 minutes, then 12 minutes... pretty soon you'll be up to 15 minutes! Just take it one step at a time and you'll improve.

Y's Guy · **Site Rank:** Moderator

Do you take your kids out with you when you walk the dog? Have you thought about making a picnic out of it?

Junior · **Site Rank:** Healthy Associate

I have never really been the picnic type but that doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could take them all to the park down the street. Do they make leashes for kids? It is a little rainy and cold for that now but you never know with Houston weather, it could change in the blink of an eye!

Usually, I just take the dog for a walk by myself, maybe that is selfish of me. It is my time to get away from everything and just calm down, relax and not stress out about life. Is that a bad? Maybe I should make the kids walk with me more.

Y's Guy · **Site Rank:** Moderator

Don't feel guilty about taking me time... that's definitely not what I meant... it is awesome that you are taking time for yourself and that the time is spent being active. Maybe you can add some extra walks with the kids and the dog. It is important to have that stress relieving outlet... don't give that up and don't feel the slightest bit guilty about that!

Junior · **Site Rank:** Healthy Associate

I think I have been holding the dog back too. He keeps going at the pace I set. I have been trying to pick it up a little bit lately. We are up to about 20 minutes at a decent pace. I take my kids out a couple nights a week too and since I am out of breath it is a great time for me to listen. Kids are funny when they talk. Jasmine and the dog keep getting into arguments because their leashes keep getting tangled!

I am almost to 30 minutes. I'll keep you guys posted!

Y's Guy · **Site Rank:** Moderator

Great work Junior! Wow the dog and the kids... I bet the wife likes a bit of down time, huh? I remember you saying something about a yoga video... are you doing that too?

tammy · **Site Rank:** Site Admin

I bought a yoga video and a pilates video with every intention of using it. I think I used it the day I bought it and the day after it and that was it! I do much better with working out in a workout facility rather than at home, but people work differently than others! I hope the yoga video works out for you!

Junior · **Site Rank:** Healthy Associate

I think I am starting to like the bike; that is either really scary or really cool!

HealthyPals · **Site Rank:** Site Admin

The bike is cool!

Freddy · **Site Rank:** Healthy Acquaintance

Walk is best and simple cardio activity for health and fitness. I like to do 30 minutes walk daily. it keeps me active all the day. Walk is my favorite cardio exercise.

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