Exercising is important to keep yourself healthy. Doing cardio exercises not only helps to get fit but also improves your heart conditions.Here, are some of the cardio workouts which will help you in getting fit.
So let us see which cardio workouts we can do other than running
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Circuit training
Circuit training is a form of Endurance Training. It targets on muscle endurance and building. In this you have to complete a given set of exercises. Once you complete all the exercises you can be with the first exercise again thus starting the circuit again. Circuit training includes aerobic moves and strength building exercises.Circuit training burns almost 365 calories. If you are a beginner it is better to start with a small circuit training workout. 20 bodyweight squats, 10 push-ups, 10 dumbbell rows, 15 second plank and 30 jumping jacks is one of the easiest circuit programs.
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High-intensity interval training
High-intensity interval training that is HIIT is also called as High-intensity intermitted exercise (HIIE) or sprint interval training (SIT). It is a form of cardio vascular exercise which includes alternate short periods of anaerobic exercise.Sprints, lunges, speed skaters with brief period for resting between the exercises are all included in HIIT. The training should at least last for 30 minutes.It makes you fit and even manages your insulin level. Two is to one work to rest ratio is ideal in this training. Though this training is meant to be quick but don?t be in hurry while exercising. If you are young then it is recommended to not to do this cardio workout as it will have adverse effect on your health.
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Indoor cycling
It is an organized activity which is a form of exercise which focuses on endurance, strength, high intensity and recovery using a stationary exercise bicycle. It burns a lot of calories and makes you feel happy.It also helps in building up your muscles. For getting the best results, plan to do three to five classes a week. The cycling should at least last for half an hour to one hour. It targets on the core, arms, legs and back. There are different types of cycling which you will be able to do like uphill climb, bursts of speed, and short recovery periods with easy pedaling.
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Indoor rowing
Indoor rowing is done on indoor rower which is a machine used to stimulate the watercraft rowing action. Ergometers are the modern indoor rower. It is a kind of full body workout. It definitely burns more calories than running. The way you row the boat is the same way you need to work out on the indoor rower. It is one of the effective aerobic exercises. It guarantees weight loss. It is convenient to use and increases our endurance.
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Plyometric
Plyometric is also called as jump training or plyos. In this exercise the muscle exerts maximum force in very short interval of time with your aim of increasing your speed. This training mostly focuses on extension and contraction of the muscles. It is mostly done by athletes, specifically martial artists, sprinters, high jumpers etc. It is advised to do explosive moves on rubber flooring. A very soft or hard surface will diminish your power on every jump or push-off. This exercise not only increases your power but also your speed. Your strength is also increased. Like indoor cycling even this workout helps you in losing weight and getting a tone body. The only advice is that don?t hurry during the training as you might get hurt.
Though there are many other cardio exercises but these are the most effective one. These exercises burn more calories than running and any other exercises. Exercising these exercises regularly will surely help you to get good results and achieve your body goals.
