The Basics of Cardio Training

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Thus far we have covered the basics of what cardiovascular workouts are as well as some of the benefits. What most people want to know when it comes to cardio is what exercises to perform. Specifically, the 3 most popular questions when it comes to cardio are: What are the best cardio exercises or what is the best cardio workout? What are the best cardio exercisesto do at home? And What is the best equipment I can use for cardio workouts? Let’s take a look at the answers to each of these questions.

What is the best cardio exercise?

This answer is perhaps the simplest one of all, and you probably won’t believe it when you hear it. Simply put, the best cardio exercise you can possibly ever perform in your entire life is the one that you actually DO! What we are saying here is that you don’t want to waste time a lot of time trying every new cardio program or every new type of cardio training that comes along. You’d be best served by spending your time DOing the actual workout. Now with that said, some of the most popular cardio activities are walking and running (with or without a treadmill), swimming, running, jumping rope, step aerobics, cycling, elliptical training.

Now a lot of you might be looking for exercises you can do right now, in your house.  This brings us to our next question……

What are the best cardio exercises to do at home?

Obviously, one of the easiest ways to get in a goodcardio workout, is to simply go for a walk. But remember to walk briskly enough to keep that heart rate up! Alternatively, you could go for a run as well. If you are lucky enough to have access to a swimming pool, you could go for a dip, just make sure you are actually doing laps!

Now if the weather is bad, there are plenty of activities you could do indoors. These however, typically require some form of equipment. For example, if you are a gym member you could go to the gym and use one of their elliptical or rowing machines. But then you’d have to leave the house. Alternatively, you could, as many people do, purchase a good piece of cardio for your home. The most popular products are usually a treadmill or an exercise bike, as these are great machines that don’t take up too much space.