Just an observation, cardio : Atkins Diet Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Sat, Feb-07-04, 13:06

rose7

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Just an observation, cardio

Hi everyone,

I don't check my heart rate when I do cardio but today I've noticed something. My pulse is usually extremely low like 40/min. It's been over 2 hrs since I did a morning jog and my heart rate is still more than DOUBLE the usual! When they say cardio boost your metabolism even several hours after, I guess this is what they mean.

Exercise is truly non-negotiable! Have a great weekend everyone, Rose

Last edited by rose7 : Sat, Feb-07-04 at 13:08.

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Thu, Dec-13-07, 02:51

msalicia

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it took me a long time to realize that exercise wasn't an option, but you're so right! we don't deny ourselves food and water when we need it, so i wonder why i always made excuses for not exercising. now, i enjoy it. even if i only go for 1/2 an hour, it's truly an incredible feeling to get your heart rate up a little and move your limbs. i hope everyone finds something they can do for at least half an hour 3-4 times a week. it's life altering : ) thanks Rose for the reminder!
alicia

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Thu, Dec-13-07, 08:34

LessLiz

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Exercise is optional. Glad you enjoy your cardio.

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Thu, Dec-13-07, 13:34

Azlocarb

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There is a growing body of evidence that cardio is not beneficial and can be down right un-healthful. Check out this post by Art De Vany that links to a Men’s Heath article titled “Death By Exercise”.

http://www.arthurdevany.com/enduran...njury_and_risk/

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Thu, Dec-13-07, 13:46

ElleH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rose7

It's been over 2 hrs since I did a morning jog and my heart rate is still more than DOUBLE the usual!

I'm curious as to what leads you to believe this continued elevation in HR is a *good* thing? The HR is supposed to fully recover in a specified amount of time after cardio exercise...it's measured in minutes, not hours.

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Thu, Dec-13-07, 13:47

ElleH

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Good Lord...I just saw that OP is from 2004. Sheesh. I really need to add the date as part of my scanning sequence of the OP's from now on!