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Confused about what is the best cardio workout?

The one that will give you the fastest and easiest results?

If you answered yes, then this will be the most important article you’ve stumbled upon in a long long time.

Here’s why. I’m going to explain exactly why high intensity “variable training” works like gangbusters. Why it’s the best cardio workout. And why this amazing cardio secret will have you losing 5lbs… 10lbs… even 15lbs or more of pure lard in just seven days or less!

And the great news is that it’s safe, simple and easy.

In fact, anyone can do it. Even if you hate exercise. It can be fun. And you can notice your abdominal fat disappearing in just a few days.

So you should read every word of this article so you can lose weight fast!

Let’s begin. Variable training is bursts of high intensity exercise followed by short rest periods.

You are probably used to boring “steady state training”. Things like walking or running at a fixed speed. But science has proven that you will notice better results in a shorter time using high intensity variable training over these traditional “steady state” exercises.

Here’s why. Some studies suggest that our bodies are not created to perform physical activity over extended periods of time.

In fact, several studies have shown that steady state training can lead to such things as arthritis, worn-out joints and certain forms of chronic disease.

This is why I cringe every time my roommate goes running.

He usually runs at a constant speed for three miles or more on the hard asphalt road. This constant, steady pounding is incredibly hard on his knees, hips and other joints. It wears them out! He complains about joint pain a lot.

But variable training is much different. It’s the best cardio exercise because it is far easier on your body.

Your body is designed for bursts of exertion followed by recovery. And when you exercise like this there are many benefits including…

– Increased metabolic rate (This makes you burn more fat!)

– Reduced risk of joint problems (Means you will still have knees when you’re sixty!) — Improved cardiovascular health (Means stronger heart, blood vessels, circulation and more energy!)

– Increased anti-oxidant protection (Means reduced risk of disease and premature aging!)

– Increased muscle definition (Means a leaner, sexier, longer looking body!) And many many more wonderful benefits!

Now high intensity variable training can be applied to many different types of exercises. Things like wind sprints, interval jump roping, swimming and you can even do it on the stair-master.

It’s very simple. Just perform these exercises at super high intensity for around thirty to forty five seconds… followed by short forty five second rests. It does not have to be perfect. And you can do most any exercise like this. It’ll really cause you to sweat a lot and burn off a lot of fat quickly!

All reason why variable training is the best cardio workout to lose weight really fast.

by wine me up

I’m well aware that the title of this article has many treadmill / elliptical users pissed. But at least I got your attention. Whatever you may believe, I’m here to inform you how useless (most ineffective) elliptical and treadmill cardio workouts really are. Not to mention the dull and sheer bore of the workout, I’ll supply you with more effective methods of fat-burning without the excessive loss of time. 

I want to first state that if you love your elliptical or treadmill workout routine enough and enjoy doing it, then keep doing it. Beyond facts, the most important workout is the most enjoyable workout. But I will still indulge you in the reasons why they are highly ineffective compared to other methods, after that you can make your own decision. 

Overall, after this I will be giving you fair notice on why they are wasteful, so don’t say I didn’t. 

Personally I don’t like using cardio machines at all as methods of fat burning or other exercise. I prefer to have hands on, proactive training such as a sport (racquet ball, bball, badminton) or something team oriented where there is an overall goal. Not running for a certain time in the same pattern to reach a mark. 

Why do I think cardio machines are so awful? Well, here’s 5 reasons:

1) From the economically point, the pricing. Why buy a 00 machine that doesn’t provide any effective health benefits besides the mental understanding that you’ll get for thinking you’re doing something effective.

You’ll see plenty of ideas below for better home workouts if you don’t like going to a gym to work out.

2) From the scientific perspective, they don’t do nothing for your body! Why would you want to engage in something that doesn’t stimulate any fat burning hormones or other body mechanisms that can help you lose weight?! There are better ways available!

3) As I said before, they’re boring.

4) Exercise machines become habit, routine, tedious. Which is never a good thing in any phase of a workout. While running on your treadmill you can read a book, watch tv or focus on something else. This isn’t the proper way to exercise; you should have to concentrate fully on the exercise at hand. 

5) Multiple tests prove that treadmill running has the potential to be highly less effective than outdoor / nature running. For reasons such as stride lengths, terrains, constantly engaging different muscles at different intensities and lengths, air supply and so on.

So what are some good alternatives to elliptical machine and treadmill workouts? Here are a few highly effective methods: 

Outdoor wind sprint workouts – Look at any world class sprinter, do you envy their body? Probably. Compare that rock hard body with world class marathon runners; scrawny little things. See what I’m saying… 

Jumping rope – CRAZY mind – body relationship is formed in this. Complete coordination and balance. Plus you can create variety with loads of different methods. 

Bodyweight exercises – Anything you need just your body for. Speed peddlers, pushups, dips, squats, lunges, planks, mountain runners etc…

Rowing Machine – A complete body workout that has all your muscles working together. Demands more concentration than ellipticals and treadmills and works much better. 

Hill sprinting – Run up a graded hill, walk down. Repeat as many times as you can (another world class running drill) 

Shadow boxing – a ridiculous killer workout, but better done if the confinements of your home if you’d like to avoid embarrassment.  

Swimming sprints – An intense workout done in the pool. Instead of pace swimming, swim as hard as you can for 1 lap. Rest for 20 seconds, then go at it again!

Heavy bag punching/kicking workouts, speed bag, rebounding bag – all are tremendous workouts and much more fun than boring cardio machines and require immense muscle – body – mind focus. 

So, I hope I was able to enlighten your view on elliptical and treadmill workouts. As well as bring you some more variety on different workouts you can do that are more effective. 

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by MrGluSniffer

When you suddenly look in the mirror one day and realize you’ve gained a few pounds that you could certainly do without, you have two choices: reduce your caloric intake by eating less calorie, or burn more calories by doing exercises like cardio workouts to lose weight. Those two options really put losing weight into terms that seem too simple, for what can seem like a very complicated problem.

There are plenty of people, whether they would admit it or not; who would rather over-complicate things, rather than go for the simple solution. The truth is you can lose weight quite easily by reducing your daily calories down to less than 1,500 – 2,000 calories per day (for most people). You can also do enough metabolism-boosting weight or cardio workouts to lose weight also (how much depends on how much you consume and how much exercise you do).

You can also seek to reach a happy medium, by combining a reasonable diet plan with weight training, circuit training, or other cardio workouts to lose weight at whichever pace feels comfortable to you. By happy medium we mean you can diet a bit less, and workout a bit less — by combining the two together.

Instead of starving yourself, you can eat a little more than someone who is using only diet changes to lose weight, while perhaps having to put in less time at the aerobics studio than someone who is only using exercise to lose weight.

It takes approximately an hour of walking or running to burn 500-600 calories. Circuit training, aerobics classes and other cardio workouts to lose weight can burn 400-500 calories in a 40 minute session.

Combine that 40 minute session, 3 or 4 times a week, along with cutting back an easy 500 calories from your diet per day and you could easily lose 2 solid pounds of fat a week (fat contains 3,500 calories per pound). This is a relatively conservative estimate, as many of us could eliminate 1,000 calories a day with little effort (E.g., chips, cookies, sodas, juices, etc). Not to mention, as you workout more, your metabolism will increase even while you rest.   

Now get started, you could have eliminated 200 calories while you read this article.

Here you go 10 segment from my cable fitness show of Cardio Boot Camp. Enjoy!
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by Cayusa

When many people think of Medicine Balls, they think of black and white pictures of old boxers or weightlifters.  Because of this, many people think that the med ball is antiquated and outdated.  Nothing could be further from the truth. Though not used as it once was, the med ball is still an outstanding piece of equipment and has a ton of uses – especially for cardio workouts.  But before we get into cardio, let’s take a look at what medicine balls are arguably the most known for being use for – building a strong stomach. Pretty much any abdominal exercise take on a whole new meaning when you add a medicine ball into the mix.  Take a simple exercise like the basic situp, add a med ball, and now do you not only have a lot more intense exercise, but you also have a whole bunch of new variations you can do.  The same goes with almost any simplistic trunk curling motion.  Rotational movements such as twisting situps, russian twists, or chinnies, also become a lot more difficult. But then you can take it up a notch with more dynamic movements like med ball slams, twisting or overhead throws, or even suplex-type throws. Now, while these are all meant to be abominal, trunk, or “core” (to use a popular word) exercises, if you string them together into a complex of sorts (i.e. – perform a set of multiple exercises in a row without resting in between), you won’t believe the cardio workout you’ll get.  Not only will you be building a strong and rugged midsection, but you’ll also be building a “ripped” one, too, because of all the work you’ll be doing! However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what you can do with a medicine ball! For starters, just like the movements for your midsection, you can take various exercises and add a whole new twist (and many times a real conditioning element) to them by doing them with a medicine ball. Pushups can go from just a normal pushup, to a balance-oriented exercise by putting both hands on a med ball, or to an explosive exercise by putting one hand on a med ball and switching hands (pushing yourself over the med ball) with each rep. Basic squats can be just as brutal.  Try doing normal squats just holding a med ball in front of you.  Or, if that’s too easy, try holding one at arm’s length out in front of you.  If you’re really crazy, you can do them while holding the med ball overhead… Next time, we’ll look more at complexes, more dynamic movements, and how to combine elements to accomplish as much as three different things with one exercise!

When many people think of Medicine Balls, they think of black and white pictures of old boxers or weightlifters.  Because of this, many people think that the med ball is antiquated and outdated.  Nothing could be further from the truth.

Though not used as it once was, the med ball is still an outstanding piece of equipment and has a ton of uses – especially for cardio workouts.  But before we get into cardio, let’s take a look at what medicine balls are arguably the most known for being use for – building a strong stomach.

Pretty much any abdominal exercise take on a whole new meaning when you add a medicine ball into the mix.  Take a simple exercise like the basic situp, add a med ball, and now do you not only have a lot more intense exercise, but you also have a whole bunch of new variations you can do.  The same goes with almost any simplistic trunk curling motion.  Rotational movements such as twisting situps, russian twists, or chinnies, also become a lot more difficult.

But then you can take it up a notch with more dynamic movements like med ball slams, twisting or overhead throws, or even suplex-type throws.

Now, while these are all meant to be abominal, trunk, or “core” (to use a popular word) exercises, if you string them together into a complex of sorts (i.e. – perform a set of multiple exercises in a row without resting in between), you won’t believe the cardio workout you’ll get.  Not only will you be building a strong and rugged midsection, but you’ll also be building a “ripped” one, too, because of all the work you’ll be doing!

However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what you can do with a medicine ball!

For starters, just like the movements for your midsection, you can take various exercises and add a whole new twist (and many times a real conditioning element) to them by doing them with a medicine ball.

Pushups can go from just a normal pushup, to a balance-oriented exercise by putting both hands on a med ball, or to an explosive exercise by putting one hand on a med ball and switching hands (pushing yourself over the med ball) with each rep.

Basic squats can be just as brutal.  Try doing normal squats just holding a med ball in front of you.  Or, if that’s too easy, try holding one at arm’s length out in front of you.  If you’re really crazy, you can do them while holding the med ball overhead…

Next time, we’ll look more at complexes, more dynamic movements, and how to combine elements to accomplish as much as three different things with one exercise!

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by ALA – The American Library Association

Weight loss and cardio workout plans can help you reach your goals to shed those extra pounds. Although many people would prefer to forget exercise altogether, the most effective way to lose weight is to combine a healthy diet with regular cardiovascular activity. Keep in mind that your cardio workout should be something that you practice consistently and, if possible, that you enjoy.

So, how do you go about establishing a solid weight loss and cardio plan that suits you and your lifestyle? Take a moment to consider how much time you can dedicate to working out, how in-shape or out-of-shape you are, what kinds of activities you enjoy (or don’t mind) doing, and your final goals.

If you’re biggest obstacle in terms of exercise is squeezing in the time to do it, then your best bet might be an elliptical trainer (stationary exercise machine) that really gets your heart rate up and allows you to burn a lot of calories in a short period of time. An elliptical trainer simulates walking or running but it lessens pressure on the joints which can cause injuries. You can choose your level of intensity and most people who are just starting out will only do a couple of minutes at a time. As you continue to exercise consistently, you will be able to gradually increase how many minutes you work out each session.

If you have more time and/or if you find the machines boring, you can try an aerobics class, boxing, kick boxing, swimming or other more stimulating activities. If you prefer to be outside for your activity, you can try walking or jogging.

It’s really important that you choose something that you like for your regular activity. This is not something that you should practice only when you’re trying to lose weight but something that you should be able to maintain as part of your lifestyle, maybe in a less intensive way than when you are in a weight loss phase. You can also switch your exercise routine around a little bit every day to provide some variety. Or, if you walk or run for your exercise, go a different route every day.

If you find that you aren’t yet in good enough shape to do a cardio workout, start out with something very small and work your way up. Just make sure you are doing something. Dedicating even just five to ten minutes each day to some kind of activity is better than not doing anything at all. Remember that this is all a process that will allow you to start losing weight effectively and maintain a lifestyle that includes healthy eating and activity. Consider parking at the end of the parking lot when you go to stores or getting up walking around during commercials while watching your favorite television program. All of these small things can get you results with your weight loss and cardio plan.

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Just finished Tony Horton’s Power 90, and decided to do the Power 90 Master Series before tackling P90X. Here is a sneak-peek of one of the most fun workouts in the series – Cardio Intervals. The entire workout is 52 minutes long, but is centered around the 11 moves you see here (repeated twice). Tony Horton is really entertaining and makes getting through the hardest moves much easier – some of his humor shows here. This is one of the best Beachbody workouts available, and is perfect both for getting ready for P90X as well as a post-P90X workout to stay in shape. I usually burn over 900 calories on this one. BRING IT!

by wine me up

Commercial Gym Equipment

The fitness equipment used for commercial purposes and most commonly found in gym centers, hotels, lodges, rehabilitation centers and other such commercial centers can be referred as commercial fitness equipment. One can find a wide variety of commercial grade equipment at commercial gym which are the types of heavy duty equipment which are long lasting, durable and provide better efficiency as compared to low duty equipment found at places like hotels and lodges. Based on the types of exercises they provide, these equipments are generally classified into various types like cardio equipment, body building equipment, strength equipment etc.

Commercial Grade Cardio Equipment for Commercial Gyms:

Cardio equipment is a common scenario at any commercial gym. The exercise equipment that can be used for cardiovascular exercises can be referred as cardio equipment. These cardio exercises are perfect solutions for healthy heart and lungs. As a leading supplier of commercial gym equipment, World Fitness provides commercial grade cardio equipment suitable to use for any commercial purpose. Used for jogging, running and brisk walking kinds of cardio exercises, treadmill is a must for every commercial gym fitness equipment. At world fitness we offer different types of commercial range treadmills with options to change the speed and incline which make them adjustable for exercising at different intensity levels. If you are looking for a low impact cardio exercise equipment for your gym nothing can be best than our elliptical cross trainer of commercial grade that can provide great cardio workout without laying any pressure on joints. Rowing machine, exercise bike, aerobic steps are some of the best examples of our commercial gym equipment for sale which are available with discount prices are the affordable solutions for commercial fitness equipment requirement at any commercial center.

Strength Equipment for Commercial Gyms:

The equipment that is normally used for muscle strengthening, body building and body strengthening purposes is tagged as strength equipment. At world fitness we offer wide ranges of commercial grade strength equipment that include long lasting and perfectly durable types of power racks or squat racks as perfect options of safe free-weight workout using a barbell without the movement restrictions imposed by equipment such as the Smith machine. Weight training is a tremendous way to increase one’s fitness level. Available in models of flat bench, incline bench and decline bench, our weight benches are best options for doing various strength exercises that are impossible without a bench. Kettlebells, barbells and dumbbells available in different weight ranges at http://www.worldfitness.com.au  are the perfect options for weight training equipment that any professional gym owner should opt for his gym. Medicine ball training is one of the oldest forms of strength and conditioning training. Often used for rehabilitation and strength training, these exercise balls are a great way to exercise any area of your body, whether upper, lower, or core. One can now select from wide weight and height ranges of medicine balls available at www.worldfitness.com.au to suit their height and purpose of exercise they wish to do with balls. Boxing bags, boxing gloves, focus mitts, headgears constitute to list of long lasting and low cost boxing equipment one can easily explore at world fitness website.

by MrGluSniffer

If you are a beginner, it’s better to do the workouts along with a professional trainer. You need to understand which cardio workout helps in burning more fats. Given below are few workouts that help in burning most of the fats in just 30 minutes:

* Step Aerobics: It is the most preferred exercise among women. It targets the legs, hips & glutes and burns approximately 400 calories in half an hour.

*Swimming: It is an excellent cross training for other cardio exercises. The number of calories burnt during this depends on the resistance & speed but approximately it burns around 250 – 500 calories in half an hour.

* Rock climbing: It is not just a cardio exercise. It also uses the arm & leg strength and power. It can help in burning up to 380 calories.

* Running: It is a great cardio exercise because you just need a pair of running shoes and it burns a big number of calories. You can burn 300 calories by just running.

* Walking: This is the easiest one among all these. It burns up to 180 calories. Walking on the hills or incline and sprinting may increase the amount of burnt calories.If you want to go for the high intensity exercises then given below are top 3 of them:

* Jumping rope: It gives an unparalleled full body workout. It is excellent for cardiovascular endurance. It also enhances your performance in any sport.

* Sprinting: Apart from burning huge amount of calories, it keeps the metabolism higher. It gives amazing results when combined with jogging or running.

Apart from all these the diet supplements like acai berry serve as an excellent fat burner. It is natural and has no side effects. You may take it during the course of the exercises to enhance the results.