Great Cardio Exercises

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Great cardio exercises is what everyone should be doing, but the question is exactly what cardio exercises should one be doing? Well, the answer to that question depends largely on the preferred intensity and how many calories one is looking to spend up. Once these factors are determined, you will be ready to figure out which cardio exercise is best for you. Also realize that you must enjoy the cardio exercise you choose, as you should perform it day in and day out consistently.


Two Types of Cardio Exercises:


Slow & Steady Cardio
· Long duration (45min - 1 hour)
· Low intensity
· Burn fat and not carbohydrates
· Preserve joints


High Intensity Cardio
· Short duration (20min - 30min)
· High intensity (interval training)
· Burn tons of calories & rev up your metabolism throughout the day
· Treat Cardio like weights - explosive movements (sprinting, etc)


As you can see, both types of cardio workouts have their tremendous benefits. I would recommend performing both types for six weeks and track your progress as you go. It’s always good to have variety in your daily workout as well.

Some Great Cardio Exercises and How Many Calories Burned

1. Step Aerobics - one of the most favorite cardio exercises preferred by women. Step Aerobics mainly target your legs, hips and glutes, and can burn approx. 400 calories in 30 minutes.

2. Bicycling - stationary or outdoors is a great cardio exercises, depending on resistance and speed can but 250 to 500 calories in 30 minutes.

3. Swimming - like cross-country skiing is an excellent cardio exercises as it is a full body exercises. Swimming is a great cross training for other cardio exercises. Doing the breast stroke can burn approx. 400 calories in 30 minutes.

4. Racquetball - side-to-side sprinting makes racquetball an excellent cardio exercises. A 145-lb person burns over 400 calories in 30 minutes.

5. Rock Climbing - is not only a cardio exercises, but also uses arm and leg strength and power. Rock Climbing can burn up to 380 calories in 30 minutes.

6. Cross-Country Skiing - whether on a machine or outdoors on snow, is an incredible cardio exercises as it involves both upper and lower body. A 145 lb person can burn approx 330 calories in 30 minutes.

7. Running - Running is an excellent cardio exercises because all you need is a pair of quality running shoes. Running burns serious calories. A 145 LB person can easily burn 300 calories in 30 minutes.

8. Elliptical Trainer - is an excellent cardio exercises and a great way to build endurance. A 145 LB person can burn about 300 calories in 30 minutes.

9. Rowing - is both a cardio exercises as well as giving your arms an incredible workout. 145 LB person can burn about 300 calories in 30 minutes.

10. Walking - Brisk walking is a less strenuous form of cardio exercises. Walking can burn up to 180 calories in 30 minutes. Sprinting, adding hills or an incline can increase amount of calories burned.


For the real high intensity cardio people out there who love the H.I.I.T training (High Intensity Interval Training), below are the top three-cardio exercises, which will provide amazing results!


1. Jumping Rope - This is one of the simplest, yet most effective exercises one can do. In just 15 to 20 minutes, jumping rope will give you an unparalleled total body workout. Jumping rope is ideal for cardiovascular endurance and enhances performance in virtually any sport - tennis, basketball, football, skiing, volleyball and more. This simple exercise is also great for eye-hand coordination, lateral movement, foot and hand speed and agility.

2. Sprinting- Sprinting not only burns HUGE amounts of calories while sprinting; it also keeps your metabolism flying for days after. Sprinting combined with running / jogging can bring amazing results

3. Spinning - These high-intensity workouts to music simulate a challenging bike ride, complete with hills, valleys and varying speeds, all dictated by the group instructor.


I hope this information will be of great help to anyone in need. There are other ways to perform cardio exercise, but these are some of the more popular selections. Just be creative; there is so much that anyone can do to be active, and burn many calories while having fun.

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