Cardio Workouts By Time
Cardiovascular workouts are those that include any physical activity that elevates your heart rate and strengthens your heart and lungs. Cardio HIIT workouts are those that include intervals of short bursts of high intensity activity followed by short rest periods. Interval training has been said to increases the flexibility and elasticity of arteries and veins. It has also been said to increase endurance, boost metabolism and help blood flow.
Proper Form Is Essential
Proper form is more important than speed or how many repetitions you can get in. Learn how to properly execute the exercise moves before you push yourself, to avoid injury. Protecting your body, spine and posture is essential to getting the most from your workout while preventing damage, tearing and joint problems. Using a mirror can help
Key Elements
Along with proper form warming up before an intense workout is key. Preparing your body for physical activity should involve getting your heart rate pumping and moving the parts of your body that you will be working on. Jump Rope, jumping jacks and dynamic movement are good ways to warm up before you exercise. ‘Static stretching’ is better left for after your workout
On Target
It is important to have a goal. What would you like to achieve through your workouts? Would you like to get stronger, fitter, shape your body or just be healthy overall? What is the vision you have for your physical health? Knowing what you are working towards is an important step in setting your eye on the target and aiming to succeed. Write the vision- put it before your eyes
Strategy
There is a saying, ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’. Strategy is a key part of achieving the health that you desire. Planning workouts into your schedule will be an important step towards following through with your workout goals. Small steps like getting your workout clothing ready for the next day and writing your workouts into your diary are key
Short And Sweet Cardio Burn
A short and sweet but, ‘intense’ cardio based workout when you only have 5 minutes. Effective in raising your heart rate and working mostly your legs and a bit of core and back. You want to push your body at your own pace- it is about quality and not quantity in this workout. You can repeat this workout more than once throughout your day or use it as a quick workout when you want to raise your heart rate but, only have time for a short one
All Moves In One
Guarenteed to get your cardiovascular system working and your heart rate rising. I call this ‘All Moves In One or ’10 Minute Cardio Galore’ as this workout contains many of the cardio based moves all in one short workout. Starting with high knees and finishing with high knees, this workout will have anyone breaking a sweat. You can march on the spot if it gets too intense and
Burn, Tone, Repeat
This cardiovascular workout will elevate yoru heart rate along with toning your legs and core. Moves are repeated througout the workout for a repetition based cardio routine. When certain moves are repeated it provides an added toning effect as muscles are being focused on more than once. You will feel the burn and be glowing with sweat once this workout is finished. You can shorten the interval times for a shorter workout or repeat this workout more than once for added toning effect.
Tread And Tone
Some have a ‘love/hate’ relationship with the treadmill. Having a set plan about what you are going to do can help you make your treadmill workouts a bit more interesting. You can mix things up by including speed and incline changes to target different parts of your legs, calves and thighs. You can set the treadmill to automatically follow this routine for a fun and different cardiovascular experience.
Low Impact Sweat And Shine
Mountain climbers in this workout are used for the cardio element as there is less impact on joints and knees. Repetition is also used for toning the glutes and thighs. Low impact workouts are great for days when you need a break or if you have knee or joint problems. You can still get a cardiovascular workout without putting too much pressure on your bones and structure.
More Workouts To Come
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