The theory of cardio relativity

The next time you are dreading the cardio portion of your fitness life, consider the following records. I promise that 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer won’t seem so daunting.

Longest amount of time spent on the stationary bike

George Hood rode for more than 111 hours while raising over $30,000 for charity. Go George go!

Longest non-stop hill walking trek

Emil Llic covered 126 miles (204 kilometers) on rocky and mountainous roads without any rest, even consuming food and drink on the move. Let’s all hit the incline button on the treadmill in his honor.

Longest swim

Martin Strel swam 3,272 miles (5,268 kilometers) down the Amazon River. “The Fish Man” covered this whopping distance in only 66 days while dodging piranhas, crocodiles and Columbian drug lords.  At least when you have to share a lane with other swimmers they don’t usually try to bite you.

Longest solo run around the US perimeter

Reza Baluchi spent six months running around the United States covering 11,000-miles (17,701kilometer) along the way. Now that’s a road trip.

Greatest distance travelled on a treadmill in 24 hours

Edit Berces covered 153.6 miles (247.2 km) on a treadmill set up at the Euro-centre Shopping Mall. She must have been so ready to hit the food court after that! On the men’s side, Arulanantham Suresh Joachim ran 160.24 miles (257.88 km) in one day.

To see more amazing records visit:

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Guinness World Records