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To: trailhkr1

Seriously, thanks for the input. I am doing the TKD twice a week. I have incorporated the “Couch to 5K” program into my routine also. I need to up my cardio endurance. I am planning on testing for my black belt in about 1 1/2 years and at 51(age now) I am really huffing and puffing. To go through that test I need to be in really good shape. I would like to add some weight training, but finding the time is difficult.Up to now “weight training” has consisted of lugging my fat $#s to the fridge.


42 posted on 06/08/2012 10:35:13 AM PDT by lawdave
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To: lawdave
I find jumping rope and fartlek training to be extremely effective for cardio. Doesn't take much time, doesn't require much space.

Also bodyweight exercises (pushups, pullups, muscleups, dips, pistols) are just as good as weight training (unless you're very advanced and need to lift more than you weigh to advance) and require less equipment.

48 posted on 06/08/2012 12:37:20 PM PDT by wideawake
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