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Cardio Basics and Workouts

These sample cardio workouts offer a variety of ways to get your cardio in, from gym machines to outdoor workouts. Routines target endurance, calorie-burning and more for all fitness levels.

Use a Rowing Machine

A rowing machine can offer a great, full-body cardio workout. Learn proper form and technique for how to use a rowing machine

Is my target heart rate calculation accurate?

If you're using a target heart rate calculator to determine your heart rate training zone, you may have noticed the numbers are a little off. Learn why these formulas aren't always accurate and how you can use your target heart rate calculations to come up with the perfect training zone for you.

Cardio Exercises for Home Workouts

Learn about cardio exercises and moves you can do at home to get your heart rate up and burn calories.

Cardiovascular Fitness

Get the definition for cardiovascular fitness.

Cardio Coach Guide Workout, Volume 8

This is the latest Cardio Coach Guided Workout review. Cardio Coach takes you through the most challenging interval workout yet. The longer intervals challenge your physical and mental endurance, giving you a workout that will push you to your limits.

VO2 Max

Learn the basics about what VO2 Max is and how you can use it to track or enhance your cardio workouts.

Resting Heart Rate

Learn the definition and the basics of resting heart rate, which is one part of you target heart rate zone as well as the conditioning of your heart from your About Exercise Guide.

Cardio 101

With 34% of Americans overweight, it's clear that many of us are not following the latest fitness guidelines that prescribe an hour of exercise a day. Find out what you can do to fit these guidelines into your life.

Cardio Guidelines

Want to know how much cardio you need for health and weight loss? These guidelines give you a general idea of how to incorporate cardio into your life.

Why You Need Cardio Exercise

Learn about cardio exercise and the benefits of cardio exercise from your About Exercise Guide

Cardio for Beginners

Get the basics for how to set up a cardio program for beginning exercisers.

Top 10 Cardio Exercises

You already know that one of the most important things you can do for your weight loss goals is regular cardio exercise. These are the best activities for blasting calories and getting in great shape.

How to Monitor Your Exercise Intensity

Using your target heart rate zone to burn calories during cardio is just one way to monitor your intensity. Learn about other ways to make sure you're cardio workouts are effective and efficient.

Find Your Target Heart Rate

Find Your Target Heart Rate

Getting a Good Workout with Low Impact Exercise

Can you burn calories and get a high intensity workout with low impact exercise? My article takes you through a variety of ideas for making the most out of your low impact workouts.

Anaerobic

Learn the definition of anaerobic exercise training and how to incorporate it into your workouts.

Aerobic

Learn the definition of aerobic and find resources for aerobic exercise to help you lose weight and burn calories.
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