The ongoing fitness battle…
Is cardio better than high intensity training or vice versa.
I have a different take on all of it. 
And I also explain what’s going to happen to our cat Jonny 5 when we’re on the road.
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Your question of the day: What is your body type and what type of fitness do you like?
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9:00 pm on January 16th, 2009
Exercise…body type? I run chilly…especially in this weather.Finding the need to really produce heat with exercise.High intensity workouts.
Johny 5 and the harness. My kitty tried the harness.We wanted to walk her like a dog.She laid right down too.It feels like a weigh ton them and they lay down.Its actually funny. I did not keep it up.Johny 5 might like it after a while????
Otherwise,if he doesnt need walking per se,you might get a cat carrier bag.My kitty has adjusted to the bag and can go places with me. Its screened in so she can see but she zippered in.So thats an idea. He will prob have to get his exercise running back n forth in the RV. Maybe at some of your desinations,the people will let him run around.Take that as it comes too.Travelling with a kitty in a car is rough but rv might be nice.
My best to you on the harness.
10:20 pm on January 16th, 2009
I like a mix of exercising like walking, light jogging, rebounding, lunges, leg lifts, push ups, light weightlifting, etc… I have high metabolism and need several of those type exercises in one workout to feel complete exercise stimulation. If I just walk or just do body exercises and no aerobics I feel shortchanged. So, not sure where that puts me on the scale, hot or cold, or maybe somewhere in between? Good question and self-analyzing video though, thanks.
10:28 pm on January 16th, 2009
I am defintely a cold body type. I always wish that I was more of a hot energy body type, like my husband. He is always so full of energy and so motivated. There is somewhat of a problem, however, because he is a mixed martial arts fighter, and the training is high high intestity combined with long endurance training sessions. This kind of training often leads to him becoming overly exhausted and craving sugar and salt. So I do feel that this exercise drains him, but it’s difficult to readjust his type of exercise because his type of training is crucial to his sport. If you have any suggestions, I’m all ears.
As for myself, I am more laid back and a cold type, and for a long time I would work out doing lots of lunges, squats and low intensity strength training. Even though this type of workout got me very strong, I felt like I just wasn’t working out enough, even if my muscles seemed soar and fatigued, it just didn’t feel right. I felt tired. I have found that for me, that plyometrics training is the most intense and most effective. I sweat the most doing jump training, which I feel really good when done. My problem before was that, with my body type I have a tendency to get strong, but a little too muscular. Jump training tends to tone my legs much more than just resistance training. So with that said, I think that the hot and cold body type theory when exercising is very useful but also each person’s individual body type is also important when tailoring a work out plan.
10:43 pm on January 16th, 2009
Im cool…..LOL I use the rebounder.
As for johny 5 I would take him for a ride in the RV to make sure he does not get car sick.. leave the collar on him for a day so he gets use to it and when he go’s out put the leash on him to go out.. make sure you take a cat carrier (put him in it)so when you stop the rv anywhere when you open the door he may try to run out to get back home….
wishing you Luck I have a talker too and he hates car rides…
Have fun and be safe!!
11:03 pm on January 16th, 2009
hmm.. I *definitely* run cold and the only form of exercise I’ve been able to stick with is walking or low-impact aerobics. I wonder if I’d benefit more from a high intensity workout? When I have done high intensity, it’s been for one workout only and it’s such an incredible struggle and I feel so drained afterward that I never do a second and just go back to the slower stuff. Maybe I’ve been doing it wrong?
12:55 am on January 17th, 2009
Jonny 5 is adorable! My cat was feral when I got her from cat rescue. Needless to say, training wasn’t in her vocabulary. I did, however, find after watching 4 seasons of Cesar Milan’s “The Dog Whisperer” (within a month) all of the techniques from his show worked on the problems I had with my cat (that I put up with all those years). It was great. Get a copy of the audiobook Cesar’s Way and listen to it on the road. Sure, he’s talking about dogs, but the same thing applies to cats for the most part. He says his secret is visualizing the dog he’s working with doing the thing he wants it to do – he believes it’s somewhat telepathic to the animal. It may take a patience, but the end result is worth it. Kinda like going raw, eh?
No idea what my body type is but my exercise and eating habits are the pits (especially since my treadmill broke). I’m hoping if I watch your show enough, something will change with my eating habits.
1:03 am on January 17th, 2009
My hubby runs hot like you. He has a high metabolism (I use to say he was lucky but since I found out about eating raw, maybe I can be lean like him now…yaaayyy!). He loves to lift weights to give him the look he wants but he also plays a ton of basketball, which, if I understand correctly is not the type of exercise he should be doing? But, he LOVES it and I don’t see him giving that up. He’s also a personal trainer like you too! How funny! Anyway, I’m way over-weight and run cool as a cucumber, like Ann Marie (not that she’s way over-weight…just the cool part, lol!). I just started wogging (walking/running) on the treadmill last month and just recently learned about eating raw. I see some good results and can’t wait for more. I LOVE your show! Thank you so much for the great information!
1:16 am on January 17th, 2009
Tried the harness for my kitty – thought I’d be able to walk her as a dog ha-ha. She did not like it all- would lay down right away,and nothing could move her from that spot… I agree, it is funny to watch, but my kitty won that game, and I gave up on the harness thing. Johnny 5 might more cooperative, I hope.
Exercise body type I’m usually warm (not this winter though). I like yoga, it’s calming for me.
1:22 am on January 17th, 2009
Hi Kevin,
My body type is more cold: I need high intensity exercise to get warm up… usually one and half hour bike riding is necessary to warm up before each bike races.
I wish a great trip in your RV. Are you coming through Portland OR ?
1:24 am on January 17th, 2009
About the kitty harness, if that does not work try getting a kitty stroller that you could use to put him in.
I think that I run cold and need to produce heat when I work out.
1:31 am on January 17th, 2009
I don’t know… I would say ‘cold’ body type because most of the time I’m pretty laid back but sometimes I can get pretty stressed out by certain things too. I wouldn’t say I take on a lot though.. that stresses me out in itself. I find anaerobic pretty hard to do and I do love aerobic exercises, especially walking. So I’m a little confused. Maybe I’m right in the middle. Is that possible?
1:31 am on January 17th, 2009
PS.. I tried a harness on my kittie once and she walked right out of it.
1:32 am on January 17th, 2009
Hi Kevin.. I traveled with 2 cats years ago in rv… Let Johnny 5 wear the harness around the house..leave it on.. he will get use to it..then go for the leash.. Word of caution>> when you stop for gas make sure you have the leash on the cat.. he could bolt when you open the door.. I did loose 1 cat that way.. Very sad..
2:20 am on January 17th, 2009
I am honestly unsure if I run more hot or more cold. I can think of several reasons why I would be hot and why I would be cold. I feel conflicted. Is it possible that your body changes between the two depending on environmental factors? Can you manipulate your body to run more hot or cold through training?
3:04 am on January 17th, 2009
I am definately running cold. What are some good examples of an-arobic exercise? Lately been trying walking/ running intervals on a tredmill, which is a step up for me, but not sure if this is “an-arobic”
Thank you! Have a good week-end!!
Hope they win!!!!
3:50 am on January 17th, 2009
my body type would probably be inbetween hot and cold because some days im so energetic and can get quite annoying ahaha while there are other days that i can just stay at home all day and watch tv.
i have a random question: Do you drink tea? I love tea and i recently became a raw foodist…Does tea lose enzymes haha?
4:30 am on January 17th, 2009
Hi Kevin,
I’m slow in the morning and take time to get motivated, so would a HIIT workout suit me?
Thanks
5:24 am on January 17th, 2009
Just put it on him an leave it on, so that he gets used to it, and don’t think it is something “unusual”. And just persist.
God luck!
(It could have been easier if you had started when he was smaller.)
6:22 am on January 17th, 2009
Well, I am definitely a hot type but I absolutely love spin, jogging and HIIT. I do alternate that with weight training. I do also do yoga once a week, which I know is cooling and it centers me.
Can’t help you with the cat-I am VERY allergic. Good luck, though.
8:38 am on January 17th, 2009
One idea you might try with Johnny 5 is just put the harness on him and let him go about his business then after a little bit, try playing with him to take his mind off of the harness. a feather or string game perhaps? I think he can get used to it. P.S. It will be like Johhny 5 in fitness training… but instead of slowly increasing your fitness levels you will be increasing his tolerance to wearing the harness.
9:39 am on January 17th, 2009
I would think that if you put the harness on the cat and leave it on all day (but take it off at night) he would get used to it and forget it was there after a while.
Or maybe just put it on him every time you take him outside but just carry him. He will relate you putting the harness on him with “getting” to go outside after a while.
Then next you could start to train him to walk with it a little at a time but consistently until it starts to feel normal to him.
It seems logically that it would take time and patients (especially with a cat) but with gentle perseverance it would have to work. No one likes to be jerked out of what feels right to them unless it was their own idea. This is just my logic for what it’s worth. Maybe it will trigger an idea for you that will work?
I have a high metabolism but I am also freezing. My nick name was turtle as a little girl. I am an artist and can sit for hours. I have low energy. I have had many babies but still at 5′5″ am around 125 pounds. And I just started exercising this week after 34 years. I am doing the Egoscue DVD. Perfect for me. Easy and it will line up my spine again so I can do harder exercises later and build up my muscles again. I am proof, if you don’t use it, you loose it and I have lost it but determined to find it again. Thanks for everything you are doing for everyone. Althea
10:00 am on January 17th, 2009
Well, good luck with the harness! Hope you can get Jonny 5 used to it. My cat does the same, however, I have a friend who’s cat loves the harness and going for a walk! If Yah-Tey weighed more, she would “pull” my friend along! She also enjoys being tied out in the yard. My friend has one of those stakes screwed into the gound with a long lead-line. She put’s Yah-Tey’s harness on and clips her to the lead and she happily stays out there for hours, watching birds and rolling in the cool grass. Just thought I would share that it works for some. Also had another friend who had a cat that enjoyed being put out on a lead in the yard. So, good luck, happy trails!
I run cold but really enjoy my Yoga. Hiking is my other form of exercise and can get a good sweat going on that on some hikes. I figure any exercise I get done is good, regardless!
10:02 am on January 17th, 2009
This is an interesting perspective that I’ve never heard of before. I guess I’m more of a cold person, as my temperament is pretty even and I’m usually pretty calm. However, I can heat up quickly when I’m passionate about something. I always tend towards hot, intense exercises. Even when I do Yoga, I’m doing Bikram yoga, which is the most intense (and hottest, literally) yoga you can do. Interesting …
- Dave
11:57 am on January 17th, 2009
That was some great info Kevin. I always thought aerobic was the best for me however after thinking about it, when I do fast walking, snowshoeing, intense indoor cardio my energy level is not increased like I think it should be. I’m a little higher than in the middle between being a cold person or a heated person. Looks like I’ll try more anaerobic exercises and see what happens. Thanks again. Renegade Health rocks!
12:05 pm on January 17th, 2009
Hi. Just put the harness on the cat and leave it on (while you are home to supervise in case it gets caught on anything). Eventually J5 will get adjusted (crossing fingers). Once he gets used to the harness, then you have the fun of getting him used to the leash part.
12:49 pm on January 17th, 2009
I run cold. I really benefited from weight training, the heavier he better. Re accuiring stamina, jogging/running (can you explain the difference?) around the lake seemed to get me mentally energized and ready to tackle things like mundane home tasks and also complex work. They are both good.
12:51 pm on January 17th, 2009
Second request. Could you place your camera at your eye level? Placing it below eye level causes the audience to feel diminished…small. Perhaps that’s what you want to accomplish….?
1:04 pm on January 17th, 2009
Hi Guys,
I had a cat I wanted to walk on a leash. The odd part was he wouldn’t do it….TILL I got a dog. Man. I doubt that’s a good option!
So, I agree, keep trying. Do a LITTLE bit EVERY day. Try to make it fun for him or motivate him with treats…or something he loves (tuna!)?
Try to let him walk on his own with it…maybe attach a leash to the harness and?
Another idea…with food…Maybe one of you can stand about 500 ft away from the other. One of you have jhonny 5 (SP?) the other one of you have his YUMMY TREAT IN WAIT for him to SEE.
see what happens.
cats are different than dogs…but you know that.
Where’s the cat whisperer?
a few tips here: http://www.for-the-love-of-cats.com/TravelwithCats.html
good luck
you can do it jhonny5
MEOW!
Lotsa Love & have fun!
(you guys will have to come visit me when you are in CA)
Dr Rona
and Kehli the dog (waving and wagging)
1:14 pm on January 17th, 2009
p.s. oops DUH Jonny 5 it’s up there right in front of my face. Sorry Jonny 5…now go walk nicely on your new leash and harness…..go on…
1:17 pm on January 17th, 2009
hmm we tried the harness and leash thing, and my cat did not enjoy it at all. Cats sort of like being able to do what they want when they want, you know? The’re just more independent by nature. However, my cat also hates collars, but he gets used to them after a while… So maybe if you put the harness on him and leave it on he will adjust to it, and then you can move on to the next step? Hope that helps somewhat..
oh and I think I’m more on the cold scale; I always feel great and energized after a good run.
Anyway have fun on your trip:)
Charlotte
2:05 pm on January 17th, 2009
I have a cold type body and have found Bikram yoga to be the best ever, for me. I love the high temperatures and the postures, and even just the challenge of making it through the whole class! Check out mainebikramyoga.com . . .. are you going to be traveling as far north as Maine??
3:25 pm on January 17th, 2009
You’re so right! I’ve never known why I don’t feel ok after aerobic exercise… thank you!
4:28 pm on January 17th, 2009
Hi Kevin
Johnny5 is a very happy cat!He loves to talk to you!
The harness when I had to get my cat use to it I had to associate the harness with something that my cat loved.I would put it on him for a couple of seconds – feed a small piece of meat right away . The only time he got the meat is when he had the harness on .YEP I bribed him it worked…
6:09 pm on January 17th, 2009
Years ago when my husband was in Army in Germany, we got a cat. I bought a collar with a leash, and the cat walked just like a dog. We would walk this cat along the river, and the Germans, many of whom walked their dogs, thought it very amusing that we walked our cat. I’ve never tried to walk a cat over here.
7:36 pm on January 17th, 2009
I don’t think you are going to get that cat to walk on the leash. A lot of people have sucess tying their cat out like a dog instead. I think you should try that. Good luck!
9:26 pm on January 17th, 2009
Had friends that lived in an RV with two cats. The cats wore harnesses all the time, and aside from short leash and walking, they had long leash attached near the door, so they stepped out hooked the cat on, and let him go outside to sun himself.
I tend toward the cool side with a wired up day periodically. Like yoga, and trying some belly dance fitness exercises, looks like fun..!!
10:07 pm on January 17th, 2009
The Rv could be called the Raw Rambler
I am a cold person and should do aerobics. I never thought about it this way. That’s really great. I’ll try it out.
10:30 am on January 18th, 2009
When we had a dog who would not walk on a leash the vet said to put the leash on and let the dog get used to wearing it by walking around the house with it on and dragging the leash along behind it. That worked for our dog. Perhaps that works for cats too. I recommend supervison of the pet during this process so they do not get caught on something and get hurt.
12:22 pm on January 18th, 2009
My former cat Tootsie, didn’t like anything
around her stomach. She would immediately fall on the floor, just as you described and wound’t move. Maybe try using just the
leash around the neck only.
1:51 pm on January 18th, 2009
I believe I am a cold person although I agitate easily.
The only exercise I know that makes me feel like I have accomplished anything is cardio type. Riding a bicycle here in the mountains of PA is pretty intense for me.
With Johnny 5 I would just try a regular collar and leash.
Had a cat if I put a regular leash on her she would tolerate it and walk.
Think it is just a matter of them getting used to it.
With the meowing I think you are going to have to live with that.Just a talkative cat.
3:02 pm on January 18th, 2009
Wow kevin, that wasn’t only a Fitness Friday but a personality Friday…I am hot my roomate is cold, and that would explain why she can’t STAND the thought of running…but I LOVE IT. Revelation.
Can you point me to some more info, book(s), website (s) where I could learn a bit more. I am a personal trainer and I think it would be great to help my clients figure this out for themselves. It would also double as a sort of personality profile which I think is bennifical too.
3:13 pm on January 18th, 2009
Cat harnesses don’t work if they touch the cat’s shoulders. There are “figure H” ones out there that work much better. Put it on him and let him figure it out. Make sure it isn’t too tight around the neck. Warning: choking hazard. Don’t ever leave him alone with the harness on.
On Amazon, but they’ll be in local shops:
http://www.amazon.com/Leatherite-Cat-Harness-Black/dp/B0002YHQFQ/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1232309212&sr=8-11
Measure around his chest — right behind his front legs — before going to the store.
Body types — I love hot yoga, free weight and body weight training because they warm me. But I don’t loose weight unless I do aerobic too. So I do both because I want to be strong (over 50 and ya lose if ya cruise).
4:15 pm on January 18th, 2009
Interesting notion. Is this a fact or is this your thoughts or opinions. The reason I ask is that I believe I am a ‘hot’ body personality type however I feel the cold very easily and hate slow cardio, but love sprinting. Maybe I am an in betweeen mix.
In regards to the harness, whenever we try to teach dogs new behaviours we use treats, or positive reinforcement of the good behaviour and ignore the bad. Maybe you could try it if Johnny 5 likes a certain food or toy. Good Luck. Cindy (Australia)
10:19 pm on January 18th, 2009
I would say I have a pretty slow metabolism yet I’m very emotionally intense. I’m not really sure what that means but I’ll do more research.
I would like to know where you are going without internet connection. I’m intrigued. My husband thought you might be venturing to the jungles of Brazil for some Ayahuasca. If so, definitely leave the computer at home.
Congratulations on your new path. We still live in our RV but we are finally parked on a farm getting ready to start our first season of organic gardening. Enjoy every moment it is certainly a blast to travel around the country in your home. I also recommend a bobbleheaded figure with a amber necklace around it’s neck.
Safe travels and many blessings!
Peace,
Amy
10:21 pm on January 18th, 2009
The bobble head is for the dash of the RV and the amber is for safe travels. I never travel without it. It seems to work.
9:37 am on January 19th, 2009
The cat harness, well seeing that your cat already goes out. you may want to associate the harness to when your going to let the little man outside. I went out with mine and did just a few min with the leash yes he also laid down but I would pick him up and call my cat to come with a little treat. it finally worked. cats take so much more time.
hope everything works out.
and have a safe trip
Rhonda
10:25 am on January 19th, 2009
Hot or cold? I’ll bet you were cold at the Steelers game! Congrats on their victory. I’m either all on or all off so I guess I switch from hot to cold.
Cat harness: I recommend leaving it on him without the leash for a while. He’ll eventually get used to it and realize he CAN move around. Just monitor him so he doesn’t get “hung up” somewhere or get a claw stuck in it or something else trying to get it off. Once he’s used to it, snap on the leash for very short but fun outings at first (let him lead). Then take the whole thing off and start the whole process over again. He’ll come to associate it with fun. Then slowly start inserting YOUR control on outings. I have some experience and this has worked. But it requires a lot of patience. Just when you think it’s working, he’ll lay down again and you start all over. But it gets better. As to the meowing in confined quarters: good luck. Maybe ear plugs!
8:51 pm on January 19th, 2009
funny about the eye level camera…I always think its a funny view from down here..kind of looking up your nose.Be cool to be on the level with you….haha…..great keep up the good fun.
6:11 am on January 21st, 2009
Hi Kevin,
Always enjoy watching your shows, even when I am half way around the world in Botswana!
Concerning Jonny 5, you might want to find someone who does TTouch in your area. It is a wonderful way of communicating/being with your companion animals.
I pasted below a part of what TTouch is from the website http://www.ttouch.com
Hope this helps.
Keep well,
Nancy
-The Tellington TTouch is a specialized approach to the care and training of our animal companions. Developed by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones, PhD (Hon), this method based on cooperation and respect offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health and presents solutions to common behavioral and physical problems. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and more effective communication.
TTouch training for companion animals – using ground exercisesUsing a combination of specific touches, lifts, and movement exercises, TTouch helps to release tension and increase body awareness. This allows the animal to be handled without provoking typical fear responses. The animal can then more easily learn new and more appropriate behaviors. By using the TTouch and a variety of other tools, like the Confidence Course, you can assist the animal in experiencing self-confidence in previously frightening situations. Even the most difficult problems are often eliminated. You can also learn how to apply the Tellington TTouch to assist with recovery from illness or injury, or just enhance the quality of your animal’s life.–
http://www.ttouch.com/whatisTTouch.shtml
12:31 am on January 28th, 2009
My advice is to leave the cat with someone to begin with and not take him at all if you have someone that will take him.
Personally, although I would miss my cat terribly, I’d be more concerned about his safety. If he gets out and gets away he could really get lost. How heartbreaking that would be for me and of course my concern would be for his well being.
It’s easy to say that it won’t happen, but it’s just better to play it safe if you have other options.
3:10 pm on January 30th, 2009
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3:10 pm on February 3rd, 2009
I have never heard of the hot and cold body types but I can definitely think of people who fit the descriptions that you gave of each. Myself, I am probably right in the middle. I always seem to be high energy and HAVE TO be doing at least like 5 things at once yet I never seem to feel stressed out and am always relatively calm. I love to do all types of workouts from high intensity cardio or weights to yoga and pilates, walks and swimming. I have never had a cat so I can’t help you with the harness thing but good luck!
11:14 am on November 16th, 2009
I believe that I run cold, and my Ayurveda type is Kapha (Earth) and I’m also a Capricorn…coincidence? I can’t think of any exercises right now, but I do know that I need to do more heating ones