The truth is, we all need a little cardio in our lives.
But it doesnthaveto mean running or jumping or whatever other high-impact, repetitive movement pops into your mind.
Heavy lifts are like sprints, and we need good cardio fitness to get through them, they explain.
Katie Thompson
Additionally, cardiovascular fitness can make activities of daily living easier and improve overall health.
First: Go hard and limit rest.
Second: Focus on compound exercises that engage multiple large muscle groups at once.
For example, think about a curtsy lunge.
Then, after resting, youll do the next circuit of three exercises in the same fashion.
AMRAPs enable people to move at their own pace and take rests when needed, Freeman says.
Keep reading for your new personalized low-impact cardio workout.
The Workout
What you need:Just your body!
This workout will get your heart rate up without any weights or other equipment.
Crossover Punch in Squat
Experiment with your stance to learn what feels best, Freeman says.
Curtsy Lunge to Side Kick
This ones a real lower-body burner.
The kick adds power to the exercise, which increases cardio intensity, says Freeman.
Only lower down as far as you might without feeling pain in your joints, Freeman notes.
Breakdancer
This is a full-body exercise with an emphasis on the shoulders and abs, says Freeman.
The explosiveness of this exercise adds to the cardio intensity.
