What is considered cardio?

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thread starter LimusocoBobo Jul 09 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I know that a cardio workout is something that "gets your heart pumping" and burns calories. But does it have to be aerobics (like running, jumping-jacks, etc)? Like sometimes I get really nervous and my heart beats really fast... would that be considered cardio? Could I possibly burn calories from just being nervous? Also, sometimes when I'm playing certain video games I get really excited and my heart beats really fast in the excitement. Could that be considered cardio when all I'm really doing is pressing buttons on a controller and reacting naturally to visual & aural stimuli? Can I burn calories from just doing that? • Already tried Google • No dimo is available

proknifer 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I guess you can, I think stress helps burn calories too. Avoid the colours red and yellow though, they induce hunger where blue doesn't

CrimsonSpider 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Yes it will, but not that much.

Mikenchi 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

ANYTHING that makes your heart beats faster burns more calories than when its slower.

LimusocoBobo 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Cool. So who woulda thought that when I play Brawl I burn calories. xD That's awesome. Thanks for the answers~

Loomer Jul 09 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

afaik anything that gets your HR into a certain zone wait i must be wrong doing blow for days at a time sure isn't cardio is it? maybe something to do with your oxygen intake? errrhfksdjafh

talk2thefist 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I got fit by driving in the wrong lane filled with Volvos.

Doomsday777 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

It will help, but not as much as actual exercise. First of all, excitement in video games only happens in bursts, and not constant. You also get other benefits from actual cardio, like stamina, because the workout SHOULD be constant.

ArrowMasteh 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Getting your heart rate up that way isn't necessarily cardio....you got to be doing something physical. Besides your heart rate only goes up a little in those situations and for brief periods of time.

NineCrimes Jul 09 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Loomer said: "afaik anything that gets your HR into a certain zone wait i must be wrong doing blow for days at a time sure isn't cardio is it? maybe something to do with your oxygen intake? errrhfksdjafh" yeah I don't think uppers count as cardio. then again, coke keeps you skinny so I may be wrong ot: I checked wiki and aerobic exercise is any activity that increases oxygen consumption by the body

8Ball 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You are probably releasing adrenaline

Loomer 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

this guy tells me that cardio is anything that gets your HR up for more than 20 minutes

RaveWithMe 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Why did I read Car Radio? But um dancing? :d

NineCrimes 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Loomer said: " this guy tells me that cardio is anything that gets your HR up for more than 20 minutes" 4:21 sag like a banana

Novelist 07/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You can burn calories by beating your head against the wall. That doesn't mean it's the best way to work off calories.