Intensity or Duration

[kacee]

Well,

Yesterday, I put in the usual 3 miles. Today though, My walking buddy wanted to change things up. We only walked about 2 miles, but had more hills in it.

So which is better, the intensity or duration? I felt the work out was ok. My buddy would perfer the harder work out, but not as long. Is this a personal perference thing????
I am leaning to the longer duration, but would like your input.

What do you think???

[RCT]

actaully you both have the right idea :idea:.....the best thing is to alternate Intesity and duration....so that your not doing the same thing everyday....

way to go sticking to your movement....:happydnc:

[AnnW]

Bare minimum, you need to exercise at an elevated heart rate (you can still talk but couldn't sing a song) for 30 minutes. After that, interval training or switching intensity/duration is great..keeps your body guessing.

[JeannieOR]

I'd definitely go for intensity. It gives the mind less chance to wander.

....just what are we talking about here???!!! Oh... dang it! It's fitness! :blush:

[Cathy]

Originally posted by JeannieOR
I'd definitely go for intensity. It gives the mind less chance to wander.

....just what are we talking about here???!!! Oh... dang it! It's fitness! :blush:

ROFLMAO!!

[RCT]

Originally posted by JeannieOR
I'd definitely go for intensity. It gives the mind less chance to wander.

....just what are we talking about here???!!! Oh... dang it! It's fitness! :blush:

ROFLMAOPMP :biglaugh:

[kacee]

JeannieOR - I wondered if my topic was too suggestive!! It is in the appropriate forum though!! ROFL!!!!



Well, today was what I was afraid of. We did the two miler, but will lower intensity. The racer in our walking group has been AWOL for two days. I am looking forward to her getting back. She always pushes us then says that we pushed her to death. My other buddy and I laugh saying that we are trying to keep up with her.

At least I am moving still.


Come on gals join me here!!!!

[JeannieOR]

I'm starting school next week and I have 2 PE classes, aerobics on tue/thurs and wieght training for 45mins 3 time a week when ever I can work it in. Here I am 39yo taking aerobics with "kids". I hope I don't hurt my self. :\