cheap ideas for more burn
So I'm a cheapskate when it comes to certain things.... mainly, I'm not going to buy a gym membership. Period. So of things that you can do indoors, what do you all like for extra calorie burn?
As I get fitter, even long runs aren't burning very much for me (like my Garmin said I burned just 736 cals for a 13.1 mile run today!) so I gotta up my game. We have speedwork on Wednesdays, so I have that to look forward to, but on "rest/crosstraining days", I really should do more to keep up my heartrate. Here's what I have on hand : a treadmill, jump rope, resistance bands, free weights, bellydancing DVDs, and a Wii. So I'm thinking using any and all of the above might get the burn going....
First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.
If you are not doing strength training you might want to add that. Also, one of the issues I have it that when I run I keep my HR in high zone 3 and 4. When I had my metabolic testing, I burned most of my fat in zone 2 and 3. I was surprised! So, the elevation of HR doesnt tell the entire tale. I burn an extra 100-200 cal when I add core work 3 days a week. Its look like you have everything you need at home!!! Who would have ever thought we would start to get fit enough we dont burn enough calorie!! Enjoy your fitness!!!
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Thanks for the HR info - I'll keep those stats in mind!
First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.
just my 2 cents on this is that you don't follow a healthy, fit and active lifestyle just to burn calories. You lead this lifestyle to accomplish things you never thought possible, to enjoy life and what it offers.
Burning calories is a bonus.
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First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Ummm speak for yourself - i only workout so I can eat dessert :-p
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Paul, I hear you loud and clear. And for sure, I do the running for the accomplishment. BUT, (so that I too can eat dessert), just trying to up my game.
First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.
Definitely weight training! I love P90X workouts and after 4 years still get great workouts from them.
I also thought I'd NEVER join a gym since I have a home gym in my basement, but I did join one a few weeks ago with my daughter....that is the only way she'd commit to work out. It is a "rough" gym.....it is in an old auto shop, just some flooring, paint and boxing bags...they teach boxing and boot camp....I go to boot camp 2-3 times a week now in addition to running and P90X. I'm enjoying the change, and if I get tired of it, I can quit with 30 days notice (and it is only $35 a month).
I NEVER thought I'd get to where I was so fit I'd have to keep upping the ante, but alas, I see it coming!
that boot camp sounds fun! Maybe I should send my 65 year old MIL there..... snort! 
First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.
