Cardio gains w/o running. I hate to ask the question that’s asked every day but I hope my added wrinkle makes it unique

[childofgod418]

@hisgrace18 Thank you!

 

[christopher11]

@childofgod418 95% zone 2, 5% zone 5 all-out intervals.

 

[susanitaq8]

@childofgod418 Infinite ways to do it.
Downside is will never prepare you for Wods that have a lot of running.

 

[mrwp819300]

@childofgod418 Yeah any of the machines are going to help your engine. But you can have the same problem I do because of it where running doesn’t necessarily hurt your lungs and heart rate. But your legs and feet just won’t be used to hitting the ground.

 

[jtt]

@childofgod418 Get used to running in the heat

 

[childofgod418]

@jtt Unfortunately where I live, this could actually result in a hospital visit. I know that may be hard to fathom in more developed countries.

 

[aspiringeducator]

@childofgod418 Is it hot, humid or both? I used to do 5-6 mile runs in Singapore before work. I’d lose pounds of water that had to be replaced but I was fine. Talking ~100 degrees and absurdly humid.

 

[leggomymeggo]

@childofgod418 Started Year of the Engine with my Echo Bike

 

[hpham45]

@childofgod418 I did a workout I named Ergathon every day for 3 months over winter. I started doing it as a warmup but just kept doing it because I liked it. I noticed about 6 weeks in my engine started to really develop (I’ve been doing CF for 8 years so changes in my performance aren’t frequent). 10 weeks in some workouts felt like a joke. It takes about 20 minutes but requires little to no warmup.
3 Rounds
500m Ski Erg
500m Row Erg
1000m Bike Erg

 

[plentyofpaper]

@hpham45 Similar to Acid bath?

 

[hpham45]

@plentyofpaper Well a guy at my gym would do acid bath once a week and he asked me what my time was. I told him I HATE sprint work as we all naturally do and jokingly said I’d rather do acid bath 3x slow than one time max effort. The main reason for switching machines is that doing a 5k row or 10k bike just causes your butt to hurt from those damn seats. Changing the machine ever 500/1000 fixes that issue but gives you the same stimulus.

 

[catholic_with_a_mic]

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[cameronandjulie]

@childofgod418 Unless you live on the sun you can run. But if you’re afraid of sun, look at dark horse rowing programs. They are GREAT

 

[iamnotashamed]

@childofgod418 This is not exactly your question but you can also train on a treadmill.

 

[budzybudz]

@childofgod418 I don't understand your question, I work In the Heat and work out in the heat. Maybe you shoudl just work out in the heat? Also you will sweat on the rower and bikes so what is really the difference?

 

[starofeden]

@childofgod418 I hate to ask but what is to hot? I just did three miles in 105 degree weather. It adds a little more challenge to the run. I will also bring my assault bike out in the heat just to make it more challenging. I say CrossFit is about being ready for anything and that includes the heat. Just be smart and stay hydrated when training outside

 

[tepseek89]

@childofgod418 You could always do resisted endurance stuff like HIIT, tempo, short recovery, etc

 

[smiddy420]

@childofgod418 I live in the same kind of hot area. At least 6 months out of the year it’s too hot. Then too cold for about 2. So why run? I do in my garage gym. But I agree with posts here. The row seems good