Better Cardio Workouts

The Cardio King

Change it up

One of the most important aspects to a cardio workout is changing it. Most people get bored with exercise simply because they pop these DVD's in and do the same thing everyday. Imagine if you had to read the same book everday, would that be fun. No way, so why would you do the same workout everyday. Most people don't realize what they are doing. You have to make it fun in order for it to work.

Try to have at least 4-6 different exercises.

Intensify

Make sure the you are reaching your target heartrate. If you don't you are not getting the most out of it. Why do something just to do it. Your goal is to burn fat and it is real difficult to do that without reaching your target zone.

Take it outside

Don't just stay in the gym. Change it up and take it on the run. Try doing some intense walking or some bike riding. Play some basketball in the park. Make it fun and interesting, that's the only way you will keep it up.

I hope these two tips help to intensify your cardio workouts. Make sure that when you finish it, you say man that was a great workout. If you don't you could have done much better.

In The News:


Tarzan Ring is back at the Evans Plunge
Rapid City Journal
In addition, the facility also still features its full service health club, including a weight room, cardio room, two hot tubs, a sauna and a steam room, water aerobics, spinning classes and arthritis water aerobics. Also available is a concession area ...


Indian River Community Calendar updated May 22
TCPalm
Cardio Kickboxing: Total body workout. Sebastian Karate Fitness & Self-Defense Center, 13248 US 1. $40. Ages 18+. Register: 772-538-1753; traceylimato@bellsouth.net. BLT Class: Bums, legs, tums conditioning class.

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Healthy Living: Challenge upper body muscles
Journal and Courier
However, aerobic (with oxygen) or cardiovascular exercise using the upper body is a hidden gem that can greatly enhance nearly everyone's level of fitness. Unlike upper body weight training exercises that improve muscular strength and mass by ...


Minneapolis Star Tribune

Fitness buffs trade elliptical for home video
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The lord in question was one Gilad Janklowicz, 57, an Israeli fitness instructor known for jaunty seaside aerobics (set in Hawaii), a deep tan and stomach muscles like Atlas. "I'm definitely buying something tonight," said Lisa Nord, ...


CSU-Pueblo Notes
Pueblo Chieftain
The rec center, which opened in 2008, has gymnasiums, a swimming pool, racquetball and squash courts, an indoor running track, aerobic/dance studio, and cardio and weight equipment. The center is open from 6:30 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday and 11 ...

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• Working the muscles may boost brain power
Reporter-Times
You may be able to improve your memory by increasing your cardio exercise. We all know how important it is to exercise, but boosting your cardio can also increase productivity, and boost brain power. Cardio exercise provides the brain with chemicals ...


Calendar for Monday
Bryan College Station Eagle
Combination of targeted core strength, light cardio and flexibility exercises. $65. Registration necessary: cstx.gov/parks or 764-6371. mrodgers@cstx.gov. Sit and Fit Chair Exercise Class, 9:30 to 10 am Lincoln Center. Exercise for senior adults in the ...

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Martin County Community Calendar updated May 22
TCPalm
Boxing Cardio Classes: BodyLogix Fitness, 1050 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, 7 am; 3 pm $6-$8. 772-225-5555; BodyLogix-Fitness.com. Get Healthy Weight Loss Challenge: 6 weeks. West Jupiter Recreational Center, 6401 Indiantown Road, 6:30-7:30 pm, ...

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New Straits Times

Funky fitness the zumba way
New Straits Times
By Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan | slizta@nstp.com.my 0 comments HUGELY popular among the celebrities, Zumba is now what aerobics was to the 1980s, minus the leotards and terrycloth head band. But to say that this Latin-inspired routine is just another ...
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Gear: Cardio exercise machines add fun features
Los Angeles Times
Suddenly, however, a new crop of stationary cardio exercise machines has livened up the indoor workout world, adding everything from Internet compatibility to ecology aids to creative new movement patterns. Here's some innovative aerobic body blasters ...

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