Real Life One handed and Stamina; Does swinging a one handed machete fulfill cardio and build muscle? Also, does it build stamina?

[Suzuki Joe]

I live in an apartment complex, so I like to swing a machete around furiously as exercise. I feel like my muscle is getting better, but I'm not sure if that's just a placebo. My swings are getting faster, though that might just be technique. I sweat and get my heart racing, so would that qualify as real cardio?
It's like Kendo but one-handed instead of two.

[Tealtyr]

You know, I believe the more serious thing than if that is effective excerise is why you are swinging around a weapon in your house.
They built Gyms for this you know.

[Suzuki Joe]

Originally posted by ᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚ:

You know, I believe the more serious thing than if that is effective excerise is why you are swinging around a weapon in your house.
They built Gyms for this you know.

But... ♫I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me♫ [bonus points for naming the reference]

[cranberrykitty]

♫He is just a poor boy from a poor family♫

[Tealtyr]

Originally posted by Balla':

Originally posted by ᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚ:

You know, I believe the more serious thing than if that is effective excerise is why you are swinging around a weapon in your house.
They built Gyms for this you know.

But... ♫I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me♫ [bonus points for naming the reference]

HE'S JUST A POOR BOY FROM A POOR FAMILYYYYYYYYYYY *punches self*
I don't even know where that's from, WHY DO I KNOW THE LYRICS

[Suzuki Joe]

Originally posted by CranberryKitty™:

♫He is just a poor boy from a poor family♫

Spare him his life from this monstrosityyyyy

[Vesper]

Not to ruin the song, but swinging a machette could help you build strength but you need to be hitting something. Such as chopping weeds, or hitting a target (hopefully not a living creature) Otherwise you aren't going to do much.

[Suzuki Joe]

Originally posted by Basilius:

Not to ruin the song, but swinging a machette could help you build strength but you need to be hitting something. Such as chopping weeds, or hitting a target (hopefully not a living creature) Otherwise you aren't going to do much.

Thanks mayne. My belly button is a bit gnarly after doing the workout so ima go shower

[Woodhouse]

Originally posted by Basilius:

Not to ruin the song, but swinging a machette could help you build strength but you need to be hitting something. Such as chopping weeds, or hitting a target (hopefully not a living creature) Otherwise you aren't going to do much.

What he said lol. You need to be hitting something. Also I do not recommend using a machete if you are going to be hitting things, they are cutting weapons, meant to be cutting plant material. Get a real sword, or just a blunt steel trainer. I think they cost around $75-$150 for the high quality ones. It would also help if you learned a fighting style if you were serious lol. That can help you become more organized in your training lol.

[Suzuki Joe]

Originally posted by Mike Shadow:

Originally posted by Basilius:

Not to ruin the song, but swinging a machette could help you build strength but you need to be hitting something. Such as chopping weeds, or hitting a target (hopefully not a living creature) Otherwise you aren't going to do much.

What he said lol. You need to be hitting something. Also I do not recommend using a machete if you are going to be hitting things, they are cutting weapons, meant to be cutting plant material. Get a real sword, or just a blunt steel trainer. I think they cost around $75-$150 for the high quality ones. It would also help if you learned a fighting style if you were serious lol. That can help you become more organized in your training lol.

OH WAIT I JUST REMEMBERED SOMETHING. Remember those training dummies that look like scarecrows? They're usually found next to the archery targets, and in solitude, the companions back yard, and even in breezehome, I wonder if there's an RL Equivalent of that, because it would seem like whatever one would use would just get torn up. Those don't seem to though.

[Woodhouse]

Originally posted by Balla':

Originally posted by Mike Shadow:

What he said lol. You need to be hitting something. Also I do not recommend using a machete if you are going to be hitting things, they are cutting weapons, meant to be cutting plant material. Get a real sword, or just a blunt steel trainer. I think they cost around $75-$150 for the high quality ones. It would also help if you learned a fighting style if you were serious lol. That can help you become more organized in your training lol.

OH WAIT I JUST REMEMBERED SOMETHING. Remember those training dummies that look like scarecrows? They're usually found next to the archery targets, and in solitude, the companions back yard, and even in breezehome, I wonder if there's an RL Equivalent of that, because it would seem like whatever one would use would just get torn up. Those don't seem to though.

the training dummies are made with extremly thick leather and stuffed with wheat, and covered in burlap. worst thing a sword could do to that is get stuck in it. and yes there are real life equivalents. or you could just get a tree stump if you dont mind frequent sharpenings.

[Delta 1038]

If you are training, I'd actually recommend you getting a plastic/wooden sword. Not only are they relatively safer, they're also heavier. You know,

"Hard training makes easier battles"

A proper instructor almost helps. If you want you can take up fencing; I use a machete like a sabre.

[Tealtyr]

Originally posted by Delta 1038:

If you are training, I'd actually recommend you getting a plastic/wooden sword. Not only are they relatively safer, they're also heavier. You know,

"Hard training makes easier battles"

A proper instructor almost helps. If you want you can take up fencing; I use a machete like a sabre.

I am fairly sure that fencing with a massive knife destroys most of the point.

[Delta 1038]

Originally posted by ᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚ:

I am fairly sure that fencing with a massive knife destroys most of the point.

That depends really. I work under the assumption that the OP wants to use the machete like a weapon rather than a utility tool for his/her workout.

Sabres in fencing are slashing weapons just like machetes.

[Tealtyr]

Originally posted by Delta 1038:

Originally posted by ᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚ:

I am fairly sure that fencing with a massive knife destroys most of the point.

That depends really. I work under the assumption that the OP wants to use the machete like a weapon rather than a utility tool for his/her workout.

Sabres in fencing are slashing weapons just like machetes.

Fencing sabres are long, thin, and flimsy.
If you slashed a machete, a fencing sabre would have no chance of stopping it, which defeats the point of recreational fencing.

[Delta 1038]

Originally posted by ᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚ:

Fencing sabres are long, thin, and flimsy.
If you slashed a machete, a fencing sabre would have no chance of stopping it, which defeats the point of recreational fencing.

Okay I'm getting a little confused on what's going on here.

I take it you meant that you assumed I mean that OP spars with a fencing sabre?

What I mean is that OP go take fencing lessons so he can learn the form of sabre fencing so he/she can use the machetes more efficiently.