Hey there, viewers! Trying to lose weight and get fit? Whatever the reason, cardio exercises are
a great way to get in shape. These will help you burn calories and shed those pounds. But
during the pandemic, are there any exercises you can do from the comfort of your home?
In today’s video, we’ll be talking about cardio exercises you can do at home.
Jumping jacks are a great way to start. But what about dancing activities like Zumba?
What are burpees? How do you do squat jumps? We’ll be talking about all of these AND more…
1. Jumping jacks Jumping jacks are a great way to help with
your cardio. They increase your blood circulation and at the same time control your blood pressure.
Doing jumping jacks can also get rid of the bad cholesterol in your body, and reduce the
chances of a stroke or even a heart attack. With jumping jacks, you would be jumping and
landing with your legs spread wide. At the same time, your hands will go above
your head and come together for a clap. You then jump back into your starting position.
If you do jumping jacks for just 10 continuous minutes, you will be able to burn as many as 100
calories. Jumping jacks are easy to add to your regular exercise routine. Another advantage is
that they don’t require any equipment. This means you can do them anytime, anywhere.
Do you enjoy doing jumping exercises? Which is your favorite jumping exercise? Share
your preferences with the Bestie community in the comments below…
2. Dancing Dancing is not just something you do at parties
when you’re having fun. It can also be a great way to get your cardio going. Dancing works as a
whole-body exercise. It not only helps your heart, but can also help your balance and coordination.
If you dance for just 30 minutes, you can burn anywhere between 130 to 250 calories.
This is equal to the amount of calories you burn while jogging. The only difference is that
dancing can be a lot more fun than jogging. There is no specific dance you would have
to do. All forms of dancing can give you the cardio you need. Just getting onto the floor
and busting a move will boost your heart rate. Looking for answers on all the latest health and
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on all our great Bestie content… 3. Burpees
Burpees may not be the most popular cardio exercise, but it can certainly
help boost your heart rate and burn a lot of calories. In fact, 10 minutes of burpees can
help you burn over 100 calories. A session of 20 minutes can get rid of 250 calories.
This particular workout is a calisthenics exercise, which essentially means your body
weight will be used as resistance. Burpees can help build your muscle strength. The workout
can also be used to help build endurance in both the lower and upper parts of your body.
A burpee has four steps. You start in the squatting position, while keeping your hands
placed on the ground. Push your feet backward so that you are essentially in an extended plank
position. Your arms need to remain extended. Get back to the squatting position and then stand up.
You can do this for 10 minutes at a time. Although, it would be best if you started
this exercise slowly and then moved towards the 10-minute mark. This way, you can avoid
injuring yourself. 4. Squat jumps
Squat jumps are another workout that can help with your cardio. They can improve the strength of both
your upper and lower body. Additionally, squat jumps burn more calories than regular squats.
A squat jump is also a full-body exercise, which works on your legs and core.
The squatting part of the workout helps build your calf muscles and quadriceps.
The jump part of the routine is what boosts your heart rate.
It can have a high impact on your knees, so you need to be careful when you start the routine as
a beginner. You should also avoid doing squat jumps if you’re suffering from a knee injury.
Before we continue, here’s another video you might like. Not only does it help your muscles,
exercising can balance your hormones as well. But don’t worry, there are other
ways to do so. Watch and learn more about 9 natural ways to balance your hormones.
Now back to our list of Cardio Exercises You Can Do At Home…
5. Running up the stairs Something as simple as a flight
of stairs can be used for a good cardio workout. When you run up the stairs, you’re able to gain
strength and power in the lower part of your body. The workout also helps get your heart rate going.
You can also give yourself a challenge while doing
this workout. You can run straight up the stairs for one round and then alternate
with a sideways stairs run. This way, you won’t get bored with your routine.
However, it should be noted that this particular routine is not a substitute for the long run. If
you’re looking to get the benefits of a long run, then this is not the exercise for you. This can
instead be done when you have just a few minutes' time and don’t want to miss out on your cardio.
6. Jump rope A good jump rope routine
is a great cardio exercise and is especially good for athletes to mix in with their cross-training.
It’s an exercise that can be done anywhere, as long as you have a decent jump rope on you.
Doing 20 minutes of jump rope will burn as many as 220 calories. Doing even 10 minutes of this
workout is equal to running an eight-minute mile. However, if you’re starting out as a beginner for
this routine, it would be best to start slow and then build up to 20 continuous minutes.
Jump rope can also help improve your bone density. This is because the landing is easier on your
feet. This is better for your bones than running, as the impact of your landing will always be
absorbed by both legs instead of just one. 7. Kickboxing
Kickboxing is usually seen as a professional sport for athletes to compete in. However, this popular
sport can also be used to burn calories and help your cardio. In fact, kickboxing could well be
the best workout session to get cardio at home. Kickboxing gives you numerous benefits. It can
help strengthen and tone your legs, arms, back core, and your glutes, all at the same time. Also,
since you would be moving a lot throughout the routine, you end up spending a lot more calories.
The calorie burn is mostly fat loss, and does not cause you to lose any muscle.
Not only does 10 minutes of kickboxing help you burn as much as 100 calories,
it can also work to reduce your stress, along with any pent-up aggression you may be dealing with.
8. Jogging while standing in one place In the gym, you’d probably head straight
to the treadmill to start your cardio session. But not everyone has a treadmill at home. What
you need to do is start jogging in one place. It requires no equipment, and has the same benefits.
Now keep in mind, just jogging in one place may end up being quite boring. To help with that, you
can include jogging in place along with your other workout routines. So, you can mix up all these
workouts we’ve listed for about 30 minutes or so, and then jog in place while you take a breather.
While jogging in place, you’re constantly moving your muscles, which can help improve their
strength and stability. Also, you can develop a strong core in both the upper and lower body.
Along with boosting your heart rate, jogging in one place can help strengthen your ab muscles.
9. Single leg stand A single leg stand
also works on your abdominal muscles. To perform this exercise, you first need to start with the
feet together, or no more than 3 inches apart. Then, bend the knees slightly and lift one leg
3–6 inches off the floor. Hold this position for 10–15 seconds and return the foot to the floor.
Now, repeat with the opposite leg. To increase difficulty, a person can
lift their leg higher off the floor, or jump from one leg to the other.
Cardio exercises are a great way to stay fit, but what about all the other workouts you can do?
There are so many different exercises that can get you in shape quickly. Let’s keep the conversation
going with a couple more fitness-related videos, shall we? Here’s what you need to know…
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and learn more about health and fitness. Do you already do any of these cardio exercises?
Would you consider doing them after watching this video? Let us know in the comments below…