Cardio workouts have their place. A lot of people look at their cardio workouts as a weight loss tool only. Sure, cardio can help your weight loss effort, but the real benefit is to develop your heart and lungs, improving your energy and making your daily activity more efficient. The body is a pretty amazing [...]
It doesn’t matter if it’s the treadmill, elliptical machine, Arc trainer, stepper, or other piece of cardio equipment. Just let go. Here’s why you need to get your hands off that machine: Holding on reduces the effect of supporting your weight. Using the handrails to support you lifts some of your weight off the machine, [...]
Amy asked a question about using different cardio machines and I thought of the acronym FITTE. F stands for frequency, referring to the number of times each week you’re performing the exercise. Your goal should be to aim for at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise five days a week. 45 minutes is better. 60 [...]
