Cardio Exercises

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  • Cardio Exercises

    ...enthusiasts have one major problem with Cardio exercise--it can be boring. Fortunately, it does have a major saving grace. Cardio exercises involve all sorts of different movement patterns. Whet...

  • 10 Cardio Exercises

    ... exercise. They are weight training and Cardiovascular training. They both offer the body benefits, but Cardiovascular (Cardio) is geared more toward burning calories and losing weight. Cardio i...

  • Cardio Exercise to Lose Weight

    Cardio exercises are great for losing weight. Cardio exercises get your heart beating faster and your metabolism working faster. They also burn calories and that physical activity causes you to dro...

  • How to Get a Flat Stomach Without Cardio

    ...h as that you work your entire body. Do exercises for your legs, chest, back, arms and shoulders at least three days a week. Read the instructions on the machines to tell you which body parts yo...

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Conversations On Cardio Exercises

  • Am I doing too much cardio?


    • Posted On October 14, 2008 10:03:12 AM

      ... on here that I could be doing too much cardio and not be benefiting from all the work I am doing. Is this true? Should I cut my runs down to 30 min instead of 45-50? When I was in my losing st... Read More

    • Posted On October 14, 2008 10:36:29 AM

      ...ou certainly don't need to do that much cardio....are you eating back the calories you burn exercising? Read More

  • Cardio?


    • Posted On December 14, 2008 08:58:34 PM

      ...the hundred push up program and i do ab exercises every day. I know everyone says to gain real weight you should lift, but I can't afford a gym membership and I'm kind of intimidated to try the ... Read More

    • Posted On December 15, 2008 08:53:36 AM

      ... feed yourself properly for lifting and cardio. Your nutrition is equally important. Nothing crazy here, but, if you're going to build your body you'll need to bring the proper building block... Read More

  • cardio...


    • Posted On April 8, 2008 03:44:39 AM

      ...tomatch and core ex. i did alllll my cardio first and then weights and core. i felt like i worked so much more harder and sweated lost more too by doing my cardio first.. should i stick wit... Read More

    • Posted On April 8, 2008 08:25:33 AM

      ...uld do all Strength exercises first and Cardio second. You make your best strength gains when your muscles are fresh. So, if they are done first, you will get more bang for your buck from yo... Read More

  • Help with cardio


    • Posted On April 7, 2008 12:09:57 PM

      ... while. I need help with an equivalent cardio replacement and i hate the elliptical!! Any ideas? Read More

    • Posted On April 7, 2008 12:21:29 PM

      ...at will make for a very serious test of cardio. For example; (All in the Exercise Library) 10x Dumbell Shoulder press 10x Pushups 10x V-ups 10x Supermans rest 30 seconds 10x through ... Read More

  • Thigh exercises


    • Posted On May 4, 2009 03:45:19 PM

      ...s. It seems like no matter what kind of cardio or strength training I do I can't get rid of the thunder thighs. Read More

    • Posted On May 4, 2009 04:07:30 PM

      ...derneath. for the lower body, the best exercises are the classics. Running & jumping Squats & Lunges In all of their immense variety. Run hard, lift hard (IE, low rep, heavier weight... Read More

  • exercises for the inner thighs?


    • Posted On July 17, 2007 09:25:33 AM

      ... 2 cardio machines, hand weights and an exercise ball. Is there anything that I have thats a good workout for my inner thighs. Maybe it's just one of those "woman" areas (much like the upper arm... Read More

    • Posted On July 17, 2007 01:02:46 PM

      ... Repeat this for 8 sets. 4 mins, and cardio and legs are done. You can do this with most any exercise, check out the HIIT group for more experienced advice than mine. Read More

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Cardio Exercises Blogs

Cardio First, Weights Second

I used to think it was simply a matter of choice to strength train before or after cardio. Most often, my preference is to save the weights until after I have done my cardio. After 20 to 30 minutes of running, I am warm, sweaty, and ready to pump some...

Five Reasons Why You Should Lose the Cardio Mentality

“Cardio” is the “Economic Stimulus Bill” of the fitness world. You can put your hopes in it, but generally it isn’t going to do anything for you, and it will just waste your time and resources. Most people don’t...

Body weight Cardio vs. Intervals On Treadmill

I wanted to see how comparable body weight exercises were compared to interval training on the treadmill, so I decided to to a little test. I did 11 minutes of body weight exercises, such as jump rope, jumping jacks, high knees, cross cross, and so on...

10 Cardio Exercises That Burn Fat

Here are some other forms of cardio that you can use in your workouts to break up the use of the more traditional "machine based cardio" (treadmill, elliptical trainer, exercise bike, rower, etc.). No doubt there are others but these are fairly standard...

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