Carving out time for cardio in your regular routine is not a questionit’s a necessity.
(Oh, and expect major energy and mood boosts!)
If you don’t, then you might be doing more harm than good to your body.
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For instance, you’ll want to check out the following cardio habits that areagingyou faster.
Read on to learn more, and get ready to ditch them.
These exercises can shape and tone the muscles that are working hard.
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So don’t forget to show your upper body some TLC, too!
Battle ropes are a stellar tool to work with if you want to train your upper body via cardio.
“When it comes to cardio, remember it’s a total-body opportunity,” Wagener stresses.
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As Wagener points out, “Nothing will age a person faster than sore joints.
Being unable to move fluidly due to pain or joint restriction is not fun.
For instance, consider working out on an elliptical over the treadmill every now and then.
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If that doesn’t interest you, then what about a water-based workout?
Wagener cautions, “The sun can cause havoc on the skin.
To avoid these issues, he stresses wearing proper protection for “protect your skin from the elements.”
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This way, you aren’t putting the health of your skin at risk so that burn some calories.
Don’t forget your sunscreen!
