Weight loss is the most common fitness goal people want to accomplish.
There are plenty of different forms of cardio and workouts you could implement into your weight-loss journey.
That’s why we’ve rounded up 15 of the best cardio exercises for fasterweight loss.
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Keep in mind that within your cardio workouts, you must incorporate both steady-state and interval training.
Walk at this pace and incline for at least 20 minutes, and see your heart rate increase.
it’s possible for you to also try an incline walking routine like the viral 12-3-30.
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Steady-State Stair Climber
Begin climbing on the stair climber.
Steady-State Swimming
Begin swimming for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Be mindful of your technique, and take a stab at maintain a steady stroke pace.
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If you’re a beginner to jump roping, focus on learning proper technique and building up your endurance.
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Start with sets of 30 seconds to a minute, and slowly increase time as you get more comfortable.
Work up to five minutes, then eventually 10 for a great cardio workout.
Stair Workout
To get started, find a place near your home where there are lots of steps.
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Check out bleachers, parks, and more, then perform several laps up and down.
If you don’t like being on an exercise bike, you’re able to cycle outside.
Find a route in your area, and conquer it!
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Perform this for 15 to 20 minutes, followed by a two to three-minute cooldown afterward.
Incline Treadmill Intervals
Start this interval workout with your legs outside of the belt.
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Set your treadmill to a 10% incline and the speed a little higher than your typical jog pace.
Once the incline and speed are set, hop onto the belt, and sprint hard for 30 seconds.
Rest for 30 seconds, and then repeat this workout for 10 rounds.
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Hill Runs
Hill runs are an incredible tool to burn fat to lose weight.
They can be done as a standalone workout or a finisher after a long steady-state cardio run.
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Find a hill in your local community that you might run up.
Get your heart rate down, and catch your breath.
Then, repeat for three to five rounds.
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Rower Intervals
A great way to burn extra calories is to perform intervals on the rowing machine.
make a run at maintain the same pace with each set.
Track Workout
If you have access to a track, you’re able to incorporate low-intensity work there.
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Besides walking at a brisk pace, you might jog lightly for several laps, too.
take a stab at get in one to two miles at a minimum.
Want a bit more of a challenge at the track?
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Alternate between stretches of your long walks with bodyweight walking lunges.
Try brisk walking for a 14 mile, then performing lunges for 60 seconds, then back to walking.
Repeat for as many sets as possible.
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Bodyweight Circuit
One of the best ways to burn calories and lose weight is to perform a bodyweight circuit.
Here’s a sample bodyweight circuit.
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Perform each movement back to back, aiming for three to four sets.
Bodyweight Squats (x15 reps)
Keep your torso upright and your core tight.
Sit back onto your heels and hips until they are parallel to the ground.
Then, come back up, flexing your glutes and quads at the top.
Firmly plant your foot, then lower yourself under control until your back knee gently touches the ground.
Here’s a sample workout below.
Perform each movement back to back, aiming for three to four sets.
Keep your chest tall and your core tight, squat down, and grab the weight.
Drive through your heels and hips to come back up, flexing your glutes and quads to finish.
Keep your core tight and your chest tall.
Keep your core tight, and dip into a quarter squat.
Explode back up, using the momentum to press the dumbbells overhead.
Step forward with one leg, and firmly plant your foot on the floor.
Then, lower your body until your back knee gently touches the floor.
Walk forward with the opposite leg, and repeat.
