How To Make Cardio Fun
Cardio doesn’t have to be hardio. I am one of you that doesn’t like running. So whenever I mention the word cardio, I am not referring to running. I like getting my cardio over and done with as fast and efficient as possible.
There are so many options when it comes to cardio and you can do it at the comfort of your own home. No running required outside or inside.
Steps On how to make cardio fun At Home
You can easily add these cardio moves into your HIIT workouts.
Skipping rope:
Skipping rope has been found to have the same benefits physically as running, however in less time! Plus yo can do this anywhere.
Skipping has several benefits; it improves coordination (doing multiple things in a timely manner), decreases ankle and foot injury (because skipping increases muscle strenght in those areas)
Burns more calories than running, It’s so much fun ( you can change your style, your speed and play around with tricks). Moreover, skipping improves bone density
improves cardiovascular health and breathing.
Kettlebell swings
I love incorporating kettlebell swings into my HIIT workouts! Here are some reasons; you get a total body workout; kettlebell swings are very versatile, you can switch it up by doing kettlebell swings in one arm at a time, improve your cardiovascular health, lung function, endurance and balance
Step ups:
Always wanted those lean legs? Here is one of the most effective methods to achieve them. Step ups have other benefits as well: it improves balance, increases your
deadlift and squat strength, less strain on your lower back, develop amazing leg power through building lean muscle, burns ton of calories.
Butt kicks:
This exercise increase your heart rate, burns calories and targets hamstrings and glutes primarily, secondary it targets your abs, arms, legs and back.
This exercise is good for your cardiovascular and lung health.
Jump squats
Jump squats have tons of benefits: they burn lots of calories and fat, they tone your butt, legs and ab muscles, increases mobility and balance.
x-jumps
X-jumps are similar to jump squats and have the same benefits. You go into a deeper squat without even noticing it and this move is insanely fun.
You start of standing shoulder weight apart.
Squat down reach your right hand touch your left foot on the outside then jump up
Land in a squat reach your left hand to touch your right foot on the outside then jump.
How to incorporate these moves into your cardio workouts?
Easy. Combine these moves into a circuit. Split your exercise into two – one full minute in which you go at it fully and rest.
Let me show you:
Start with 30 sec but kicks – 30 sec rest = 1 minute
30 sec kettlebell swings – 30 sec rest = 1 minute
40 sec skipping rope – 20 sec rest – 1 minute
30 sec step ups – 30 sec rest = 1 minute
30 sec x-jumps – 30 sec rest = 1 minute
Rest 1 full minute
That’s one whole circuit. Complete this circuit for a total of 3 times = 15 minutes of amazing fat burning cardio
