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Cardio Weight Loss Tips
Are you going to the gym regularly but finding your weight loss progress has stalled? If so it is time to step back and take a second look at your routine to find out what may be wrong. You may be spending too much time lifting weights and not enough on fat burning cardio exercise.
Experts recommend 30 to 60 minutes of cardio exercise three to four times per week for cardiovascular fitness. A great cardio workout can be very satisfying both physically and emotionally, and may give you more energy throughout the day.
One great cardio exercise that you can do without having to sign up for a gym membership is walking. Walking at least 30 to 45 minutes at least three times per week increases circulation, and aids in weight loss. The great advantage is that it is a virtually injury-free exercise, requiring no equipment.
Try hill walking for even more intensity Find some good hiking trails, lakeside or beachside hills or nature reserves and you will soon be hooked on fresh air. If have a desk job in an office, consider spending your lunch hour walking; you need only bring your walking shoes with you. You may even find some exciting historic districts or parks in the city to explore which will make your walk that much more rewarding.
Yoga is not always considered a cardio exercise but that is because they have not really attempted it. Typically yoga classes take place in warm environments like steamy workout rooms, with at least 10 or 20 other participants. Even beginner and intermediate yoga positions will tire you out quickly and make you sweat. Advanced yoga practitioners regularly end their workouts soaked to the skin.
Cycling is another great cardio exercise and quite enjoyable for many. Once again, consistency is the key. You need to take the bike out at least three to four days per week. Since bike riding takes a little longer to work up a sweat than walking or running, you need to do it for longer periods of time, unless you are actually competing or doing heavy hills.
In the gym there are many cardio workouts available, including the old standbys like treadmill or stationary bike. But you can also get a great cardio exercise workout from a sitting row machine, which most health clubs have.
Swimming is another great cardio exercise and one of the most enjoyable. Swimming is very low impact and just about anybody at any age can get in a pool and get a great workout.
So if your weight loss efforts have stalled kick it up a notch with some regular cardio exercise workouts and see how much better you feel and measure your progress.
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