Power Cardio?

[phatrr]

Last night I grabbed the 120lb heavy bag, tossed it on my shoulder, and walked up & down the driveway - which is 70 yards long, and on a pretty steep hill. I was able to get 5 up/downs completed in 1/2 hour, had to stop at each end, set the bag down, and do my best impression of a middle-aged fatman having a heart attack.

I'm pretty sore today, pretty much everywhere. I gotta think that this is a pretty good cardio workout as well. I'm looking to add something like this in to my routine on a regular basis.

Anybody else do any kind of power cardio? Any other ideas?

[LOGAN]

no but thats a nice idea right there

[g3cko]

Reminds me of the stupid Xyience commericals I see during any sort of UFC event on spike tv. Sounds like a pretty good work out though.

[Onerepmaximum]

Anything that keeps your heart rate up.

I'm thinking of inventing porn as a form of cardio.

[phatrr]

Been looking into this a bit more since I'm taking this week off from the iron.

I picked up a dragging sled from EliteFTS/Westside. Yowza! I played around with it a little bit tonight, and really like it. Load up some plates, attach it to your belt, and imitate a Husky. Immediately felt it in my hams and glutes.

Did that for about 10 minutes, then moved to the heavy bag. I was surprised at how much easier it was today. Got my 5 reps done in 15 minutes, able to do a complete up-down rep without pausing, and definitely felt more in control.

Next up: I think I'm going to pick up the 100lb weighted vest and wear that hiking.

[Lacy]

Rather than dragging it with you facing forward switch it up and drag backwards with you facing the sled.

[hanuri]

I might add ankle weights ( 2.5 kg per leg) on my hill sprints....not on all sets though. You are right in that Boogs the HILL is the place to really tax your lunges ...and develop them.Beware not to overdo a good thing. Learn to go easier now and then. You´ll see what I mean....

[phatrr]

Originally Posted by Lacy

Rather than dragging it with you facing forward switch it up and drag backwards with you facing the sled.

Great idea! I'll hafta be sure to remember not to chew gum when I do this the first few times.

[phatrr]

Originally Posted by hanuri

I might add ankle weights ( 2.5 kg per leg) on my hill sprints....not on all sets though. You are right in that Boogs the HILL is the place to really tax your lunges ...and develop them.Beware not to overdo a good thing. Learn to go easier now and then. You´ll see what I mean....

I'll pass on the ankle weights - I already wear backpacking boots for support, and they're pretty heavy. I'm more focused on buliding core strength along with getting some good cardio.

The ski hills next door are just about closed for the season, so I'll be able to pick up hill sprints there - and that should be enough of a challenge for me at about 300lbs. I think the weighted vest (100lb?) will be a great addition on the slower paced hikes.

I remember one time I couldnt find my remote and I walked all the way over to the tv..