Everyone knows that cardio is a rock-solid way to get your heart pumping and kickstart your weight-loss journey.
The good news is we’re here to help.
Cardio exercise can support healthy weight loss in several ways.
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It increases your heart rate, which boosts your metabolism and burns calories.
Torching more calories can help you create a calorie deficit, which is necessary for weight loss.
And when you’re finished, check out these10 Strength Exercises for Beginners To Melt Love Handles.
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Return to the starting position with control, and repeat.
Grab the kettlebell with both hands, then swing it back between your legs.
Drive your hips forward explosively, and swing the kettlebell to chest height while keeping your arms straight.
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Allow the kettlebell to swing back down between your legs.
Kettlebell Deadlifts
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and the kettlebell on the floor between your feet.
Squat down, and grab the kettlebell with both hands while keeping your back flat and chest up.
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Engage your core, and push through your heels to stand up.
Keep the kettlebell close to your body.
Both knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle.
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Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
Repeat on the other side.
Air Squats
Begin standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes turned outward slightly.
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Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back like sitting in a chair.
Keep your chest up and your core engaged.
Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground or lower if possible.
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Push through your heels to return to the standing position.
Jump your feet back into a plank position, then jump or step back to the squat position.
Jump up with power and reach your arms overhead.
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Squat Jumps
Begin in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower into a squat position while keeping your chest up and weight on your heels.
Next, push through your heels to jump as high as you’re free to.
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Land softly back into the squat position, and repeat.
Lateral Pogo Hops
Stand with your feet together next to a line or marker on the ground.
The goal is to stay light on your feet and maintain a quick, rhythmic pace.
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Your back knee should come close to or touch the ground.
Push off your front foot to return to the starting position and immediately step forward with the opposite leg.
Keep your shoulders back and down, and walk the set distance.
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verify the weight you use is challenging but manageable.
To begin, grab the handles with an overhand grip, and keep your arms straight.
Reverse the motion to return to the starting position, reaching your arms tall.
