Q: Does it matter how you get your heart rate elevated to burn calories, or just that it is simply elevated? Running, stationary bike, elliptical, aerobics, or kick boxing are all examples of cardio that I enjoy, does it really matter which I choose? I've heard jumping rope is excellent too.”
A: How you get your heart rate elevated doesn’t matter, the only thing that matters is that you get it elevated. There are arguments about whether moderate or high intensity cardio (HIIT) are more effective, but it all comes down to this:
... do your damned cardio.
If you prefer jogging, jog. If you prefer biking, bike. Just make sure you’re working up a sweat and getting it done. I HATE the stationary bike. I think it’s boring and non-challenging, so I don’t do it. Am I missing out on something unique? No, because I’m doing the elliptical, Insanity, and sometimes the treadmill… all of them exercises that I enjoy. To do an exercise you absolutely hate is a recipe for procrastinating, slacking and quitting and it’s better to simply avoid it. I’ve heard that jumping rope is an excellent way to get the heart pumping and burn fat, it’s a popular conditioning exercise amongst boxers and they’re pretty fucking ripped. I’ve tried jumping rope but I’m just too friggin’ uncoordinated to get the cadence right so I simulate the motion without using the rope and it seems to work fine. Just remember to land soft while you’re jumping because it can be taxing on the knees and ankles, especially if you’re flat-footed like me.
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