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Category: Cardio

  • What If I find cardio very boring and monotonous?/What are the benefits of doing cardio?

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    Having a healthy Cardiovascular system is the foundation for every fitness regimen. Cardio sessions will help you to strengthen your heart and improve your resting heart-rate. Furthermore, given our sedentary lifestyles, engaging in cardio sessions will help with your basic-movements such as walking/jogging/running. Using the Heart-Rate monitor will keep your cardio sessions interesting as every…

  • What gear do I need for Cardio?

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    You will require the following: 2 pairs of Running/Walking shoes, Beanie cap, Buff, Warm gloves (not training gloves) and a warm hoodie. You need 2 pairs of shoes, one for outdoors and one for indoors. We do not allow outdoor shoes inside the gym. The Beanie Cap, buff and warm-gloves will come in useful for…

  • What shoes would you recommend for cardio?

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    Nike Free 5.0 or Reebok CrossFit Nano (for those who need more heel support). If you’re used to a certain shoe, send us an image (showcasing the heel-curve and overall size) and we can guide you further.

  • How many cardio sessions for a week?

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    Cardio sessions are held 5 days a week except for Thursday. And there is no training on Sundays.

  • Is my trainer, with me throughout this session?

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    Trainers will be with you during your first week, and they will teach you how to use your Heart-Rate monitor as well as show you the various routes in and out of camp which you will use for the morning cardio sessions. After the first week, you will be in-charge of your own cardio-sessions and…

  • How often do we go trekking?

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    Our cardio sessions predominantly involve walking and jogging. Cycling trips can also be made, but only for people who have prior experience in mountain-biking. We also conduct treks into the mountains once a week, but it’s subject to the weather conditions and the level of injuries (if any) among the students as well the student’s…

  • Do I need trekking shoes?

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    No, you do not need trekking shoes, your cardio-shoes (outdoor shoes) are perfectly adequate. If you already have a pair of trekking shoes, feel free to bring them.

  • If I am not coming for weight loss, do I still need to do cardio?

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    Whether or not you need cardio in your program is decided by your trainer based on your fitness goals, existing fitness and prior injuries (if any). If the trainer feels you need cardio in order to develop your core muscles or help with fat-loss through interval training, then he shall guide you to do so.

  • Can you train me for a marathon?

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    Yes, we can design a program centered around endurance, and also ensure no knee/ligament injuries.