Great Cardio Workouts You Can Do At Home

By: Susanne Myers

You know how important cardio workouts are for your health and
wellbeing, but it's hard to get a good cardio workout in when
you can't leave to house to go to the gym or for a run. Here are
some great cardio workouts you can do right at home.

Workout DVDs

One of the easiest ways to get your heart pumping with a workout
at home is to purchase one (or a few) of the workout DVDs
available today. You can find cardio workouts on just about
anything from kickboxing to dance. Pick one that looks like fun
and start working out. If you just add a new DVD every 3 months,
you'll have a great little library of cardio workout DVDs in no
time. Rotate through the different workouts and you'll never get
bored of working out at home again.

Treadmill

A treadmill is a great way to get a good cardio workout at home.
You can walk on it briskly or go for a jog or run. Some models
will even let you adjust the angle of the walking surface, to
simulate going uphill. Keep your workout from getting boring by
listening to some music or audio books while you walk.

Stationary Bike

A stationary bike is another great piece of equipment that
allows you to get in a great cardio workout just about anywhere
in your house. All you have to do is jump on the bike and peddle
away. Keep some water close by to stay hydrated. I like to watch
TV or a movie while I'm riding my bike. You can also read books
or magazines if you are just peddling at a slower yet persistent
pace.

Jump Rope

A jump rope is one of the least expensive pieces of workout
equipment you'll ever buy. You can pick one up for a few bucks,
or borrow one from your kids. To get a great workout, simply
jump rope for 20 to 30 minutes. For a great interval training,
jump 100 jumps as fast as you can, then slow down to a more
comfortable jump, barely lifting your feet enough to let the
rope go through.

Step Workout

You've probably seen those fancy step workouts at the gym, or
the TV infomercial. Guess what? You can get a great step workout
at home without any specialized equipment. Utilize the bottom
step of your stairs, or any large, sturdy box you can step on
and off. I use an old milk crate at my house. Step up using your
right leg first 12 times, then switch to leading with your left
leg. Repeat. For some variety try stepping side to side.

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