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I normally use the treadmill for 30 minutes at about 3.5 mph three times a week, but I recently just got a job as a custodian and I am on my feet walking, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, etc 4 hours a day 5 days a week. That was 2 weeks ago and I havent been on the treadmill since.... I don't know if that counts enough as my cardio or do I need to get on the treadmill too??? Every other day or so I use weights to do squats and hip thrusts just various toning things. I still continue that, but like I said do I need to still get on the treadmill?
Moving is moving, whether you're on a treadmill or doing it while working. Rather than continue to walk, why not do another exercise like lifting weights, a stationary bike, stair climber, etc. Stopping your exercise time completely will be a hard habit to get back into if you stop cold turkey.
I think the main thing with cardio is that you need a sustained elevated heart rate in order to see cardiovascular benefits. While you are probably burning calories while working, this is not the same as an actual cardio workout.
I think the main thing with cardio is that you need a sustained elevated heart rate in order to see cardiovascular benefits. While you are probably burning calories while working, this is not the same as an actual cardio workout.
This. Getting your heart rate up is the key and the treadmill will do that more than your daily job.
I think the main thing with cardio is that you need a sustained elevated heart rate in order to see cardiovascular benefits. While you are probably burning calories while working, this is not the same as an actual cardio workout.
This. Maybe try something else like some HIIT cardio on those days to mix it up
Moving is moving, whether you're on a treadmill or doing it while working. Rather than continue to walk, why not do another exercise like lifting weights, a stationary bike, stair climber, etc. Stopping your exercise time completely will be a hard habit to get back into if you stop cold turkey.
I agree! Walking is walking no matter where you do it. The body doesn't know where you're doing it. So do different movements when you can. As long as the muscles are being worked.
No one needs to get on a treadmill, but walking around as a custodian is not the cardiovascular exercise that walking on a treadmill or on a sidewalk or trail is.
Yep I have a friend that goes to a dog park with his Pet, walks for 90 minutes talking to other Users, on the Phone, all at speeds that a toddler learning to walk can't get to, then he BOASTS to the whole world he excercices daily for 90 minutes !!!
Bahawah . . He's not fooling anyone, except himself
Folks, walking at a steady pace 3 mls per hr or more, increases your longetivity 30 minutes for an hr of your work out.
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