Could use some input on if this is a good split or not since am new to focusing on cardio

[sherry130]

I have been working out at a gym, stc for several years now, and recently have started working out at home, since my bf bought me/us everything we need for our own personal gym... ANY WAYS I've NEVER in my life been able to run (even as a kid in gym class, I was the one walking holding my hands behind my head to open up my lungs) so in the past couple weeks I've been working on running on my treadmill (generally set at 4.5 m.p.h.) when needed slowing down to 3.5 m.p.h. every cpl minutes after the 1st 20 minutes....

My question is this.....for an hour long workout, is this a good split (considering still working on improving the amount of times have to slow it down in the 1 hr period, and and as for my resting BPM I now range between what ya see here and alot of days it gets down to only 45 resting BPM. I'm looking for input from those more familiar with doing regular cardio on my progress I'm making....so I can improve it .......

[GershonSurge]

@sherry130,

Any split you enjoy will work. If the workout you are doing is something you feel you can maintain for a long time, then keep doing it. 

There is an important thing to know. If something hurts, stop doing it. Any joint pain, no matter how minor, is a reason to take a long break. You can do strength training during these breaks.

[emili]

I think if you can manage it and not feel ready to die, then you are doing alright. However, if you are looking to be more cardio fit, you will eventually need to increase your speed which will then put you in cardio and peak for the majority of the workout. I don't know if you ever considered this, but on the fitbit coach app, they have run/walk workouts that might be worth trying. They are approximately a half hour long and you vary speeds for a prescribed period of time. So you run for a minute, jog for two minutes, slow jog for 30 seconds and start the cycle over. Maybe give it a shot and see if you like it.

[Daves_Not_Here · Accepted solution]

Wow @sherry130 - for someone who says she can't run, you're doing great.  Having a resting heart rate between 45 and 55 already puts you in the class with aerobically trained athletes (unless there are other factors that reduce your rate).

An hour plus of cardio is a lot.  This is kind of a contrary point of view, but there is the idea that the health benefits of cardio diminish after 30 minutes 3 times per week, so if your cardio routine is too long or difficult to sustain long term, you're better off easing up if it means you will be more consistent.  But, given how consistent you've been at the gym, that doesn't sound like a problem for you.

[sherry130]

Thank you for your input @Daves_Not_Here........ actually that answers my question well......and as far as it being difficult for me to run now, I already can go the first half hour w/o even breaking a sweat, I generally have been going for runs about twice a day to be honest. I think, especially since I've quit smoking and have lost almost my 137 pound goal, that I've actually become addicted to exercising and working out now. Not to mention having my gym at home now, makes it that much easier for me to just jump up and go back at it another round LOL. So once again, thank you VERY MUCH for your input