Cardio Workout

How many calories do you burn running?

Calories Burned Running for Women (and Men Too!)

Running is a great way to get in shape and burn some calories. All you need are running shoes and some outdoor space or a treadmill. But did you know women burn more calories than men? Use the charts to find YOUR calorie burn.  [continue reading] 

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Indoor Cycling for Getting in Shape and Losing Weight

One of the most popular and arguably best exercise classes for losing weight is indoor cycling. These classes can have the benefit of strengthening muscles as well as working providing cardiovascular benefits. Most good instructor led classes have at least a couple of components to the activity. Endurance riding will help build and tone muscles….  [continue reading] 

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Why Jillian Michaels is Great for Home Workout Moms

Most moms are probably looking forward to their children returning to  school after the long summer vacation.  Don’t get me wrong, we all love  our kids like crazy but summer vacation tends to go on for a long long  time and if you have kids at home, after a while they start bickering  with each…  [continue reading] 

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Insanity Workout Program in Less Than An Hour

Insanity workout program means intense workout. It is for people who are willing to give more time and extra effort to loose weight. This program is more on intense cardio and core workout. It is far different from ordinary workout because in the workout that we used to do on gyms, short burst of energy…  [continue reading] 

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Healthy Cardio Training Workouts

Cardio training is a good idea, but before beginning any type of exercise program to lose body fat, always consult with your physician to make sure your body is up to the challenge. Ask your doctor to help you choose a target heart rate for your individual needs. It is also a good idea to…  [continue reading] 

The Strong Heart: Cardio Training

You might not be aiming to run a marathon, or even enter a competitive race, but if you want to begin cardio training to embrace healthy the healthy lifestyle, there are some things you need to know before you begin. The most important knowledge to possess is this: your brain will lie to you. The…  [continue reading] 

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The Three Types of Training Bikes

If you are up late at night watching tv, you are sure to see some infomercials promoting gimmicky exercise equipment. Home exercise equipment has become a billion dollar a year industry. Inventors sit around for hours trying to create the newest, coolest, and latest thing to get people motivated to pull out their credit card….  [continue reading] 

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Effective Fat Loss Training Strategies

If you have ever seen a doctor or spoken to anybody about healthy fat loss, the very first thing they tell you to do is low to medium level aerobic exercises. This is also known as cardio. They advise you to do steady-paced cardio for approximately 30-60 minutes for more or less 3-5 times a…  [continue reading] 

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3 Tips For Buying An Elliptical Machine

Congratulations, you have decided to buy an elliptical trainer! You have taken the first step by buying a piece of home fitness equipment, and you are on your way to having one of the best pieces of exercise equipment available for a total body cardio workout.  But before you buy, make sure you follow these…  [continue reading] 

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Why You Should Buy The Elliptical, Its Not Just a Trainer

If you are seriously thinking about purchasing any home fitness equipment, consider one of the best choices – an elliptical trainer. Picking an elliptical machine is a little bit more complex than purely trying one out and deciding to purchase it right there on an emotional whim. In the history of fitness and aerobics, elliptical machines are…  [continue reading] 

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Lose weight by running

Nearly everyone would love to lose a few pounds. Many people try one fad diet after another to help them loss weight. However, many people overlook the exercise portion of weight loss. Exercise is not only good for weight loss, but it will also greatly improve your overall health, especially your cardiovascular system. One of…  [continue reading] 

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Simple Cardio Routines to Do At-Home

In order for a particular routine to be called a cardio exercise, it needs to be able to speed up your rate. These types of exercises are great not only because they can help you lose tons of your excess weight fast, but also because these routines can help improve your entire well being. A…  [continue reading]