subject: Home Cardio Exercises [print this page] Do you enjoy the travel time, membership costs, nasty surprises and being staring at in the gym? Do you enjoy being up-sold fitness programs and supplements at every visit?Chances are you attend for the outcome, more than the process!
A problem with the gym is that it encourages you to focus on the machinery and exercises - instead of the results you actually want! Being at the mercy of other people's workouts, it is easy to lose focus on the results you want to achieve. Little wonder why you are statistically likely to give up on your fitness goals!
What if fitness could be truly loved, instead of tolerated?
Cardio exercises are basically divided into two groups - the slow and steady exercises and the high intensity ones using interval type formats. The slow and steady exercises are of generally long duration spanning between 45 minutes to one hour and the exercises are of low intensity so that more of fat is burned than carbohydrates and the joints are preserved. The high intensity/interval exercises are generally of short duration about 20 - 30 minutes, exercise type are of High Intensity Interval training, burns up more of calories and keeps you pepped up the whole day and generally include explosive movements like sprinting, weight lifting etc.
The best way to start is simply by going for a walk. This allows you to get your cardio exercise and some fresh air at the same time. Make sure that you prepare for the weather. If it's a hot day, bring along a hat and extra water. If it's cold, dress warmly.Once you've gotten used to walking, you may want to start jogging. This is one of the best methods for losing weight because it burns so many calories. Of course, it's intimidating to try to start jogging if you've never done it before. Start slowly by jogging for short bursts, followed by a walking recovery period.
After accomplishing the first stage of 2 sets of 12-15 storeys, 5 times each week for 2 weeks then u are ready for 3 sets. Now 3 sets there will not be any difference except for the break time in between each set should be reduced to 4-5 minutes maximum. Breathe in and out during breaks and avoid sitting down. What is recommended you do is walk around and looses your leg muscles further and do not let it contract. Do 3 sets, 5 times a week for another 2 weeks. Right after that, the final stage of staircase running, is do 4 sets of 12-15 storeys, 5 times a week with the same 4-5 minutes of rest in between. This particular exercise is very strenuous but extremely effective if you are looking to lose weight fast and in huge amounts. Always remember to wear a good pair of shoes and always keep your shoelaces tied when doing an exercise like this. It is important to be safe rather than sorry.
Once you begin your loaded walks simply walk the designated distance with the bells at your sides to start. Once you have completed doing this then clean and rack the bells at your chest to perform some loaded walks with them at the rack. This adds additional intensity to the drill and your heart will start really pumping at this point. Once you complete this variation you can take the drill a step further and clean and press the bells overhead to perform the walks. This will add a whole new dynamic of sick strength and unmatched cardio to your workout!
