How To Make Cardio More Interesting
We are more than aware that sometimes cardio can be the most boring thing in the world!
That being said, it is an essential element of our fitness and important in order to maintain our health - so, here’s a few ways to make it more interesting…
You don’t need to spend all your time on one machine
You may well enjoy an hour on the treadmill - but if you don’t, then switch up your machines to add some variety.
Making your cardio into a circuit style will keep things interesting and avoid you being on he same machine for hours on end! Here’s an example of what you could do:
10 mins on the cross trainer
alternate between the assault bike and the ski erg 3 times with 30 secs on each
Finish with 5-10 mins on the rowing machine
2. Watch a show or listen to a podcast
It sounds silly, but this is genuinly one of the best ways to entertain yourself if you are going to be doing cardio for a lengthened period of time!
Why not catch up on your favourite show or listen to an episode of a podcast that you enjoy?
3. Cardio doesn’t have to be on the machines
Don’t forget that machine are not the be all and end all - there are loads of different ways to include cardio in your sessions - here’s some examples:
medicine ball slams
kettelbell swings
burpees
step ups
box jumps
broad jumps
Cardio is about getting your pulse raising - you can do this in whatever way works for you!
4. Take your cardio outside of the gym
Cardio doesn’t have to be in the gym, you could take it outside by heading for a walk, hopping on the bike, maybe even going for a swim!
Try to get creative with your cardio so that it’s more interesting and keeps you motivated!
To summarise, cardio is an essential part of our day to day life but we understand it’s not everyone's favourite thing to do! Try some f these wats to make things more interesting and help you achieve your daily goals!
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