Originally Posted by
Machka
"Long slow aerobic training remains the biggest practical joke in fitness."
There is some truth in this ... The woman who upped her cardio from 5 to 7 hours a day in the article above could have been one of these!
Or could be one of the crazies I see at the gym destroying their joints on treadmills and spin classes. I ride quite a bit, and in the winter, do spin classes 2-3x per week. I am always extremely sensitive to proper form, warmup, and stop or modify my routine if I perceive even a hint of knee pain.
We've got one spin instructor who doesn't include proper warmup, encourages the other crazies to go all out, all the time, and is always telling the class to rock their bodies back and forth in the climbing position. When I ride my bike, and I climb standing, I may rock the bike back and forth, which is totally different than rocking your body on a spin bike. It really destroys knees and hips.
Bottom line - some people always overdo things, some always underdo things. I just try to do things safely and effectively. You guys are a big help!