Thus, most american adults who are interested in competition, and performance are left to triathlons, masters swimming, or the ever so popular 5K, 10K, half and full marathon. These events have exploded in popularity over the last few decades.

I absolutely agree that someone training for appearance does not need to spend an hour on the treadmill. But someone training for a turkey trot 10K, or trying to finish their first half marathon does need to do this steady state cardio. Also, having a goal such as finishing a marathon is the best motivator one can have. I have found from personal experience that training for performance often encompasses the physique aspect as well. However, it is mentally easier to know that your 1 hour run is part of your marathon training plan, that to have your 1 hour run be punishment for the 2 slices of cheesecake you ate.

Any Chance of Some Mankini’s with the logo on the front or back maybe??? either or both not fussy

Ben Greenfield,
C’mon mate you know 90% of those people hitting the cardio machines are doing so because they know no better. They overindulge over the festive season, and tink this is the best way to do it.

Keep up the great work

Harold Gibbons

The physiological demands of both those sports often require participants to experience 45 minutes to 3 hours of time spent performing steady state cardio. I personally train many clients who have assignments such as 3×15 minute intervals on the treadmill at a 2:1 work:rest ratio. There is a time and place for interval and strength training, but I’d hazard a guess that many of those people on the bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, etc. may have a 10K, half-marathon, or triathlon they’ve set as a goal.

The site looks very interesting!

Anyway, It’s good to hear that there is some excitement building over there about the World Cup. I think both England and USA should make it through the group stages pretty comfortably.