Exercises for your cardio.
Cycling
Cycling is a good alternative to the treadmill Although it does not provide a good upper body workout, it is an impact free exercise. This cardio vascular exercise is great for beginners.
Ellipticals
Ellipticals stimulate the running motion. It is an impact free cardiovascular exercise. The handlebars allow you to tone your arms during your exercise. This is a great cardiovascular machine for beginners.
Jump Rope
Jumping rope is a great cardiovascular workout, and takes so much energy that it is hard to sustain for long periods of time. Making jumping rope a part of your exercise routine will increase your stamina and provide great caloric burning effects. In order to keep up your exercise for long periods of time, try to vary your jumping routine by adding different rope maneuvers.
Rowing
Rowing provides a total body cardiovascular workout. It will improve muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance at the same time. Rowing machines also put less stress on your joints than running.
Running
Running is a great cardiovascular exercise to get in shape. Land on the ball of your feet when running to reduce impact on the joints. It is recommended that you buy running shoes that support the pronation of your feet. This exercise is not recommended for those with bad knee joints.
Step Aerobics
Step Aerobics is a fun alternative to get a cardiovascular workout. It is usually taught as a class. Although not completely impact free, it is not as strenous on your joints as running on the treadmill.
Swimming
Swimming provides a total body workout. It is a great overall exercise to tone muscles and build up strength. Water intensifies the ultraviolet sun rays; be sure to put on some water resistant sunscreen before you swim.
Treadmill
Treadmill is a great alternative to running. Not only does it allow you to control the pace and the elevation of your run, it also absorbs shock to reduce the stress on your joints. This is a great cardiovascular machine to burn fat.
|
|