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The Myth Of Cardio Before Breakfast—Debunked!
We've all heard it before, the theory that doing cardio on an empty stomach after an overnight fast sends fat burning into overdrive. If only it were true...
Date Added: Apr 11, 2011 -
Fat Loss Fouls: 4 Cardio Mistakes You Might Be Making
You may dislike cardio, but don't treat it as an afterthought! Make a good plan of attack and win the war on fat.
Date Added: Mar 21, 2013 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Can I Make My Fitness More Well Rounded?
I've published more than 100 fitness articles and am the Bodybuilding.com 2012 Male Writer of the Year. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible!
Date Added: Mar 18, 2013 -
Burn Fat Like Crazy With 3 Unconventional Cardio Styles!
Traditional cardio can be boring, unproductive cardio. Stop walking the treadmill like a zombie and try these alternative workouts that scorch fat and build strength!
Date Added: Mar 11, 2013 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Advantages Of Steady-State Cardio
I've published more than 100 fitness articles and am the Bodybuilding.com 2012 Male Writer of the Year. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible!
Date Added: Mar 6, 2013 -
Best Foot Forward: 10 Fat-Melting Cardio Strategies
Unchain yourself from the elliptical and burn fat at a blinding speed with these 10 unique cardio workouts!
Date Added: Mar 5, 2013 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's The Best Way To Do Cardio?
I've published more than 100 fitness articles and am the Bodybuilding.com 2012 Male Writer of the Year. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible!
Date Added: Jan 23, 2013 -
HIIT Can Get You Huge, Especially If You Are A Meathead In Need Of Cardio
The cardio devil details the effectiveness of HIIT cardio, breaking it down to the cellular level. Learn all you need to know about the science of slim.
Date Added: Jan 8, 2013 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Much Cardio Is Too Much?
I've written more than 100 fitness articles that have been published all over the world. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible!
Date Added: Dec 14, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 12: HELP! I'm Fatter And I Can't Lean Down!
Alicia gives a frustrated tweeter suggestions on how to manage a maturing metabolism.
Date Added: Jul 10, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 11: This Is A Job For The Booty Bible!
Alicia shares some of her favorite tips on how to sculpt a better booty in order to help a tweeter who suffers from an acute case of 'flap-jack butt.'
Date Added: Jul 9, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 10: Carbs, Protein, Fat ... Oh My!
In her favorite episode, Alicia breaks down (literally) how the three energy-providing macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates and protein) work!
Date Added: Jul 6, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 9: Cupcakes And Other Scary Cravings
You've got questions, the Cardio Girl has answers! Alicia tackles craving control and how two different bodies on the same fitness program can yield different results.
Date Added: Jul 5, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 8: Lift Weights ... To Get Smaller?
The Cardio Girl, Todd, and their special guest star educate confused viewers about resistance training.
Date Added: Jul 3, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 7: Gym Don'ts
In episode 7 of Cardio World, Alicia and Todd lay down the law about gym etiquette!
Date Added: Jul 2, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 6: For Serious, I'm Ready To Get Serious!
In episode 6 of Cardio World, I tackle the thing(s) that can mean the difference between a hot summer and a scary one: personal motivators.
Date Added: Jun 29, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Cardio Before Or After Weights?
I've graced more than 30 magazine covers in the past 3 years. The global fitness industry has branded me 'The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model.'
Date Added: Jun 29, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 5: To Eat, Or Not To Eat?
In this episode of Cardio World, Alicia takes a trip where no man has gone before – into Todd's stomach to talk to the Big Man himself: Meta-Bolism.
Date Added: Jun 28, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 4: Excuse, My Excuses ...
In this episode of Cardio World, Alicia shows Todd how he keeps himself from achieving the body he wants! Excuses are easy – results take work. #WINNING
Date Added: Jun 27, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 3: Why So Squishy?
In this episode, Alicia takes Todd time-traveling to explain why you can't get away with plain old cardio for all your workouts.
Date Added: Jun 26, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 2: Cardio: A Regular Pain In The Knee?
In episode 2 of Cardio World, Alicia and Todd demonstrate how the human body handles the high impact of exercise.
Date Added: Jun 25, 2012 -
Cardio World: Fast Fitness Tips In 12 Fun Videos!
The Cardio Girl is smart, funny and knows her stuff. Check out these 12 videos and get the scoop on cardio, resistance training and nutrition to make anyone break a sweat!
Date Added: Jun 22, 2012 -
Cardio World Episode 1: Hard Workout = Cheeseburger?
You may find yourself out of breath just watching The Cardio Girl! She's smart, funny and knows her stuff. Watch episode 1 to learn why nutrition is a HUGE part of the get-in-shape cycle!
Date Added: Jun 22, 2012 -
Top Secret Cardio Supplements: The Perfect Cardio Session
Boost your cardio power! With the right supplementation, you may be able to increase energy, endurance, and fat loss!
Date Added: Jun 5, 2012 -
Top Secret Cardio Nutrition: Mastering The Fuel Factor
Your body has more secrets than the CIA. Discover how your body truly reacts to exercise and uncover the truth about nutrition timing and workouts.
Date Added: Jun 4, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's The Best Form Of HIIT?
I've graced more than 30 magazine covers in the past 3 years. The global fitness industry has branded me 'The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model.'
Date Added: Jun 1, 2012 -
Top Secret Cardio Training: 4 Fat Loss Cardio Workouts
Life never has to get in the way of your cardio training. These four tricks will help you fit in those necessary sweat sessions!
Date Added: Jun 1, 2012 -
Top Secret Cardio: Heat It Up!
Get leaner, get lighter, get moving! Torch those last few ounces of fat with this collection of Top Secret cardio tips.
Date Added: May 31, 2012 -
The Distance Dilemma: Why Long Runs Aren’t The Fast Track To Fat Loss
Long-distance cardio is great for overall health, but it’s not the best ticket to an incredible “after” photo. Learn why you should stop logging miles and start lifting weight!
Date Added: Apr 26, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Why Does HIIT Burn So Much Fat?
I’ve graced more than 28 magazine covers in the past 3 years. The global fitness industry has branded me ‘The World’s Most Ripped Fitness Model.’
Date Added: Apr 17, 2012 -
Ric's Corner: Training, Aging And Your Heart Part 2.
Sporting yet another vintage Gold's Gym t-shirt design, in part 2 Ric updates after getting a full cardiovascular workup, and the news isn't the best, being offered a number of solutions, some of which are frightening and have the potential of causing other issues. But, Ric refuses to live with regrets nonetheless. The take home message: Take care of your heart when you're young!
Date Added: Feb 28, 2012 -
Ric's Corner: Training, Aging And Your Heart Part 1.
Ric offers some serious advice on keeping your heart healthy while training past 50 after undergoing a battery of cardiovascular medical tests. Take his advice, and you can avoid having to roto-rooter your blood machine.
Date Added: Feb 20, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's The Best Form Of Cardio For Fat Loss?
I've graced more than 20 magazine covers in the past three years. My nickname says it all: 'The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model.'
Date Added: Nov 30, 2011 -
Novedoso Programa De 8 Semanas De Entrenamiento HIIT Para Quemar Grasas
Mejores resultados en menos tiempo. Entrenamiento HIIT: imposible no quererlo. ¡Quema la grasa rápidamente con este programa comprobado científicamente!
Date Added: Aug 15, 2011 -
Lee Labrada's 12 Week Lean Body Trainer - Week 7, Day 6.
It's a 30 minute cardio day. If you haven't done it yet, make sure to do it soon. Your cardio should consist of interval training - alternating high and low intensities.
Date Added: Feb 18, 2011 -
Kris Gethin 12-Week Daily Trainer - Week 7: Day 48!
Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. See how Kris eats healthy at a restaurant and learn about a fresh new way to do cardio!
Date Added: Feb 18, 2011 -
Lee Labrada's 12 Week Lean Body Trainer - Week 5, Day 5.
Today's workout is simple: 30 minutes of cardio, but I'd also like to cover positive self talk.
Date Added: Feb 4, 2011 -
Ric's Corner: Figure & Bikini Champ Noella Downs, Part 2.
Ric's learned over time that adjusting diet can affect fat loss just as much as adding more cardio, and Noella tends to agree adding that she holds back with her background in track & field. Musings over women's bodybuilding and balancing muscularity and femininity lead to deeper questions about the individual motivations behind the freakiest physiques.
Date Added: Dec 7, 2010 -
Ric's Corner: Figure & Bikini Champ Noella Downs, Part 1.
This week Ric brings in a friend from the gym to shed some light on the female perspective of fitness and competing. With the help of a younger brother, Noella got her start at a young age by winning the overall at her first competition, but continues to benefit from the improvements that maturity and experience bring. She looks at the bright side of competition, acknowledging the unique fellowship while staying keenly aware that everyone's out to win. On the diet train, the two compare gender habits when ordering at restaurants and discuss those moments of gastronomical weakness.
Date Added: Nov 30, 2010 -
The Best Cardio Tips To Help You Burn Stubborn Fat!
Have you been considering incorporating fasted cardio into your daily training? Read over this article first to see if this is the right method for you.
Date Added: Nov 29, 2010 -
Video Article: Pole Fitness With Fawnia Dietrich!
If you feel that your cardiovascular routine is getting stale why not kick it up a notch and try pole fitness?
Date Added: Nov 17, 2010 -
Ava Cowan: Naturally Driven | Final Detail.
The big secret to Ava's lean and defined core is finally revealed - the longer the diet, the better the abs. Other tools in her belt for midsection chiseling include varied angles and heavy resistance moves in the gym, proper breathing, and Layne's carb cycling program. Ava's top tips for effective cardio are continual progression similar to weights, changing machines, targeted durations, and intense interval training on the bike for the strong willed.
Date Added: Nov 17, 2010 -
High Carbs And No Cardio? Transform Your Body In Just 12 Weeks! Phase 2.
In part 2 of Alex Stewart's High Carb, No Cardio Dieting Alex continues his program by providing you with a sample diet, supplement, and work out plan to get you moving towards your goals. Check it out!
Date Added: Oct 19, 2010 -
High Carbs And No Cardio? Transform Your Body In Just 12 Weeks!
In part 1 of Alex Stewart's High Carb, No Cardio Dieting Alex takes you through a sample diet, supplement, and work out plan to get you moving towards your goals. Check it out!
Date Added: Oct 18, 2010 -
Are You Doing The Right Cardio?
Do you ever feel like the cardio in your exercise program is not giving you the results that you would like? Maybe you're not doing the best form of cardio for your needs. Read on to see which cardio form works for you!
Date Added: Oct 6, 2010 -
Do The Elliptical Machines Really Help?
It all started with the cross-country skier's and the higher fat burning capability they possess. Now it is a standard aerobic machine that is found in almost every fitness facility... Learn more.
Date Added: Sep 28, 2010 -
Cardio Controversy - Are You Dropping Too Much?
Whether you are starting a totally new fitness regime or you are a gym-rat - you probably have questions about cardio. How much? When? What's too much? Learn the answers and the benefits of cardio here!
Date Added: Jul 21, 2010 -
Zumba - Shake Your Hips And Shape-Up With These Electrifying Moves!
Zumba has been around since 2001, and what has made it an international sensation? Accessibility. If you’ve hit a plateau in your training, have a stress-related injury, or just want to add some variety into your workout routine, give Zumba® a try!
Date Added: Jul 15, 2010 -
Empower Me In 6, Season 3: Healthy Meals And Stairs.
Gourmet extraordinaire Shelly Bojorquez pops in to Cy's kitchen for another amazing tutorial. On the menu: a family-size feast including seared chicken or salmon and quinoa with roasted vegetables. Just coming off a cycle of Cytolean, Cy reports on his good results with the Gaspari products. Back with Shelly, she's ready to show Cy how to satisfy his sweet tooth and ice tea habit while staying on track to his fitness goals. For today's workout, Cy straps on the weight vest once again as he prepares for a heart-pumping interval stair climb session.
Date Added: Jun 2, 2010 -
Get Up & Go With JNL! Season 2, Episode 1: Plyo With Cheyenne.
Jen gears up for an extreme team plyo session with fellow transformation success story and mother Cheyenne Prawozik. Workout includes such JNL signature moves as the Titanium Tux and Ninja Jumps. In the kitchen, get ready for a rich and delicious peanut butter fudge shake.
Date Added: May 24, 2010 -
4 Key Factors For An Empty Stomach Cardio Program!
Looking at what goes on in the body during this form of cardio can help clear this matter up in your mind so you can decide whether empty stomach cardio is right for you. Here are some things to consider.
Date Added: Apr 26, 2010 -
Empower Me In 6, Season 2: Series Finale
Always looking for unique ways to mix up fitness, Shawnee introduces Arlene to a new kind of workout with professional swimming instructor Monique Shelton. She quickly realizes that this overlooked activity proves to be a quite effective for cardio and flexibility. The season wraps up with Arlene recapping her progress, along with a complimentary Gaspari haul.
Date Added: Feb 4, 2010 -
Matt's 12 Week Transformation Guide, Part 4: Cardio Training
Cardiovascular training has numerous benefits, not just aesthetic ones when you are in the process of transforming yourself. Beside these aesthetic benefits, you also will get fantastic health benefits as well.
Date Added: Dec 18, 2009 -
Video Tip Of The Week.
Each Tuesday you will find a new video tip dealing with training, nutrition, motivation, competition, etc. Come back each week to see who will star in the next segment! THIS WEEK: Tip #73 - IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Bob Cicherillo's Slow Cardio Tip!
Date Added: Dec 8, 2009 -
Train Insane With Kane, Episode #30: Insane Rowing.
Kane starts off today with some nice deadlifts, but watch how focused he gets once he gets on a cardio rowing machine and takes care to outperform the girl next to him. Turns out it could be a new training partner. Just to keep things interesting, Kane tries out some plyo, kettlebells, and medicine ball throws. Nice camera work guys.
Date Added: Sep 10, 2009 -
Rebuilding Ron Lester, Episode #9: Beach Workout.
Ready to get back on track to achieving his goals, Ron follows Rob to the beach for a workout in the sand. Rob analyzes the workout with a software program.
Date Added: Aug 26, 2009 -
Brandon Curry: Unleashed, Episode #9: Cardio And Muscle Recovery.
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry is back to finish up the series discussing techniques for show-ready conditioning. Troy Brewer favors circuit training for contest prep while Brandon usually sticks to the treadmill. Finally, get Alicia Marie's perspective on the subject.
Date Added: Aug 24, 2009 -
GPP For The Non-Athlete: Creative Conditioning For Everyone!
Get creative with your conditioning. Try GPP. Realize all of the benefits of cardio activity and strength training benefits through this simple activity! Here are some great examples that everyone can benefit from.
Date Added: Jun 22, 2009 -
10 Innovative & Fun Cardio Methods For Outside!
As the summer rolls around, it's a great idea to move your cardio workouts outside, taking in the fresh air and providing some fresh terrain. Here are 10 different methods you can do to help you progress optimally. Try these now!
Date Added: Jun 2, 2009 -
Revving Up Your Summer Calorie Burn: Outdoor Activities Blast Fat Fast!
With summer rapidly approaching, many individuals are going to be diving head first into aggressive fat loss programs... Here are 7 summer activities that are fun and sure to meet your fat burning cardio needs. Try them out!
Date Added: Jun 1, 2009 -
5 Unbeatable Forms Of Cardio For Greater Fat-Burning!
Sure, you do cardio, right? Everybody who trains knows it's necessary to keep body fat levels low... Here are 5 types of cardio, motivation tips, and a sample cardio program to support your fat loss goals!
Date Added: May 7, 2009 -
Get Up And Go With JNL: Episode 5 - Why Cardio Is Essential!
In this fifth episode, beautiful Jennifer Nicole Lee explains how cardio is beneficial in your quest for a slim, sexy body, and discusses her top 3 reasons why it is essential to your daily routine!
Date Added: Apr 22, 2009 -
Cardio For Fat Loss, Part 2: How Do I Do Interval Training?
Do you want to know how to implement interval cardio? To clear up any confusion I've layed out exactly what you can do to perform this training to maximize benefits and fat loss! Get more right here.
Date Added: Mar 12, 2009 -
Cardio For Fat Loss: Interval Training Beats Out Low Intensity!
Interval cardio is 4-6 challenges that are 60-90 second bursts of exercise with rest periods in between. Here's why you should try it, including fat loss, downfall of low intensity exercise and ways of doing the intervals. Learn more.
Date Added: Jan 28, 2009 -
How Can One Track Their Cardio Progress?
How can one track their cardio progress? It's easy to check how one is progressing in their strength training but cardio is a little harder. Take action now and apply the following ideas to improve your cardio!
Date Added: Jan 6, 2009 -
Cardio For Optimal Fat Loss: Structure & Methods!
Since most of you are not interested in becoming marathon runners over the next ten weeks I'll show you how to structure your cardio program for optimal fat loss. Use the following training methods to optimize fat loss and more!
Date Added: Nov 17, 2008 -
The Many Health And Life-Saving Benefits Of Cardio!
Cardio (or aerobic exercise) refers to exercise that involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body. Learn what cardio is and its importance right here!
Date Added: Jun 4, 2008 -
Cardio Conundrum - So Many Ways To Lose Fat For Summer!
This article will explain the different types of cardio you can do to get that 'Beach Worthy' body. Here's a functional list of the many different types of cardio and different ways to do them. Speed up fat loss for summer now!
Date Added: May 28, 2008 -
Stubborn Muscle Hypertrophy Workouts - Abs & Cardio (Chapters 9-10)
You strive to create a symmetrical, proportional physique. This book will lay out step-by-step training routines specifically created to bring up lagging muscles' development. These chapters focus on abs and cardio!
Date Added: May 2, 2008 -
Jamie's Plyo Card Routine - 15 Is The Magic Number!
Perform 2 sets of the following exercises all in a row. Use a deck of cards, with the jokers still in the deck, and flip 3 each time. This can be a fun way to get through your Plyometrics! Try it.
Date Added: Apr 11, 2008 -
Coronary Heart Disease - The Shocking Truth!
Coronary heart disease (CHD), a type of cardiovascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women. Learn more.
Date Added: Apr 1, 2008 -
Push Your Fat-Burning To The Limit And Get Shredded!
It's a two-round knockout! From gut-wrenching, early morning training sessions to intense dieting - this is what a serious athlete has to do. With these effective methods you're guaranteed to hit the beach in top condition.
Date Added: Jan 24, 2008 -
Bare Minimum Training: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Regimen - (Part 6)
Moderate does not mean one hour and forty-five minutes, nor does it mean two hours. My idea of moderate is anywhere between 18 to 25 minutes, three times per week. That's it!
Date Added: Jan 1, 2008 -
Get Optimal Results With My Approach To Morning Cardio!
Most bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts, and personal trainers, will tell you that the best time to do cardio is early in the morning, on an empty stomach. 'm here to say they are off base. Blow torch your fat with these intense cardio tips!
Date Added: Dec 12, 2007 -
Fast-Cardio Or Slow-Cardio? The True Answer Without Exogenous Bias.
I will explain why HIIT and HIT are the two best hands-down ways to get super ripped AND massive. Here I will explain in detail and without bias why cardio is so important... especially for natural competitors!
Date Added: Oct 15, 2007 -
Cardiovascular Training For Bodybuilders.
While dieting for a bodybuilding competition, the ultimate goal is to lose body fat while maintaining the amount of muscle you have. Here are some sample routines to make sure you get adequate cardio.
Date Added: Oct 8, 2007 -
Are You Exercising Calories Away?
Almost any woman playing the weight loss game knows how vitally important daily calorie intake is. Learn about 3 problems with calorie restriction and cardio.
Date Added: Sep 18, 2007 -
Low-Intensity Cardio For High-Intensity Fat Loss!
The debate will never die! Some trainers and experts are pro High Intensity (HIIT) due to its ability to stimulate hormones similar to those stimulated during weight training... Learn more!
Date Added: Aug 30, 2007 -
What Is The Best High Intensity Cardio Workout?
What is the best high intensity cardio workout? Doing cardio is better than not doing any cardio at all. Get some great training ideas and fundamentals for high intensity cardio right here.
Date Added: Aug 1, 2007 -
What Is The Best Cardio Workout For Burning Off Fat?
What is the best cardio workout for burning off fat? Our forum members chime in once again and give you some great reasons to try HIIT. What is it? Get the latest right here! Includes workouts, supplementation ideas and the importance of water!
Date Added: May 8, 2007 -
5 Great Benefits Of Cardiovascular Exercise!
Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation. Learn 5 key benefits of performing cardio right here!
Date Added: Apr 30, 2007 -
Cardio Super Feature: What Is Cardio, How To Make It Fun & More.
Welcome to the cardio super feature. Here you will have easy access to the best cardio methods for fat loss, general health, endurance and more. Get the latest cardio workouts for your ipod here.
Date Added: Apr 30, 2007 -
Kicking Your Outdoor Cardio Workouts Up A Notch!
With the nature of outdoor activities there are ways you can make changes to the cardio you do or increase the intensity of your workout. The following options can be used as outdoor substitutions to your cardio...
Date Added: Apr 20, 2007 -
Take Your Training To The Next Level This Summer!
With the winter months behind us, now is a great time to take advantage of the warmer weather by taking your cardio sessions outside. Get ready to take your training up a notch with this summer-time workout.
Date Added: Apr 9, 2007 -
How Can You Make Cardio Fun?
How can you make cardio fun? If you want to have fun then try these cardio tips & ideas right here! These include running, boxing, sand volleyball and many others to spice up your cardio!
Date Added: Mar 27, 2007 -
FitBiz Podcast Interview: Cardiovascular Health With Bob Quast.
This week, Tom Perkins and Dave DePew get the inside scoop on the business end of the Fitness industry from Bob Quast! Learn about his success as the Senior Director for Cardiovascular Product Management at Life Fitness, and much more here...
Date Added: Jan 25, 2007 -
Getting Your Workout And Cardio Plan In Line For The New Year!
Some may want to diet hard and lose the last bit of body fat while others will want to change their training routine. This is a great time to make changes to your training routine for maximum results! Here are some suggestions.
Date Added: Dec 26, 2006 -
Chase That Oreo - Use Realistic Cardio & Resistance Training Methods.
You ever go into the gym and see a lady on the elliptical going at a leisurely pace and reading Ladies Home Journal? Get some insight and tips on what you can do to make your training sessions really work for you. Also learn about PLE - Read on for more.
Date Added: Sep 28, 2006 -
Keeping Cardio Interesting By Making The Most Of Summer Weather!
Both summer & fall are a great time to get outside and get some fresh air. Here is a list of exciting cardio training ideas to change up your cardio routine and take advantage of the weather! Read on for more.
Date Added: Sep 20, 2006 -
What Is The Best HIIT Workout?
What is the best HIIT workout? High Intensity Interval Training has become a popular way to burn more fat, improve endurance, and build strength. This article goes into detail about the routines, benefits, results, and how it compares...
Date Added: Jul 13, 2006 -
Why Hill Sprints Are The Fastest Way Of Getting Strong, Fast, And Lean.
We've put together a great list of the top eight most compelling reasons to incorporate hill sprinting and the benefits that go along with it. In addition we have some exercises and ideas for designing a training routine using this method. Check it out!
Date Added: Jul 11, 2006 -
Which Cardio Methods Melt Fat The Fastest?
What are the benefits and which methods are best when it comes to aerobic training? I will discuss those in detail right here. Included are sample aerobic activities and guidlines to follow. Learn more now!
Date Added: Jun 1, 2006 -
How Can One Create A Walking Workout?
People love to walk. Maybe they do it for exercise, to get a breathe of fresh air, or to take their dog out. Walking can not only be enjoyable, but also a good form of cardio. How can one create a walking workout routine?
Date Added: May 3, 2006 -
The End Of Painfully Boring Cardio Workouts.
I am going to cover three highly effective fat loss programs in this article: PHA, HOC, and the Descending Sets Program. Beware - Some of these are not for the faint of heart. Try them out, your body will thank you.
Date Added: Mar 21, 2006 -
Cardiovascular Training Tips - Improve Your General Health!
Whether your goal is to improve your general health, the way your body looks, or both, cardiovascular training should be integrated into your fitness regimen. Learn more right here about why cardiovascular exercise is important.
Date Added: Dec 8, 2005 -
Think You're Tuff: A Circuit Training Challenge!
Do you think you are tuff? Then I challenge you to give this workout a try. I can guarantee, unless you are a top notch conditioned athlete, this circuit training routine will give you a run for your money. Place your bets!
Date Added: Oct 6, 2005 -
Cardiovascular Exercise Basics.
In order for aerobic exercise to be effective, it needs to be performed within the fat burning zone. Read right here to get some of the best fat burning cardio activities.
Date Added: Oct 3, 2005 -
The Facts About Aerobic Response.
Learn some of the main reasons why doing cardio twice a day or after a workout may be more beneficial in burning fat and not muscle. There are also a number of facts here that may surprise you. Try not to get mad when you read this.
Date Added: Sep 15, 2005 -
Spring Training - High Intensity Intervals.
If you have been sitting on the couch for the last 20 years then you will probably not want to start exercising in this fashion. HIIT seems to have proven itself as an efficient method of getting cardio in during the day. Read on for more.
Date Added: Sep 6, 2005 -
A Circuit Method For Losing Body Fat And Showing The Six Pack.
Circuit training is an extremely effective method for speeding up the process of losing fat. Simple to say yes, but a definate challenge when put into practice. Read on to learn more about this method of training.
Date Added: Aug 25, 2005 -
The No-Frills Cardio Challenge - How To Lose Twice The Fat In Half The Time!
Most people wouldn't call cardio 'fun,' but believe it or not, sometimes increasing the challenge makes it more interesting, and possibly more beneficial. Welcome to the world of cardio. Get some straight talk right here.
Date Added: Aug 4, 2005 -
When Is The Best Time To Do Cardio?
When is the best time to do cardio? Find out what other people from the message boards think...
Date Added: Jul 29, 2005 -
High Intensity Conditioning - The E.A.T.S. Way!
High intensity training or HIC is another way of reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular function for elite athletes. However, with this type of program you may be able to do it in less time. Get the details right here.
Date Added: Jul 26, 2005 -
What Type Of Cardio Program Should You Follow?
If you are looking to lose fat, you know you have to have a great weight training, nutrition, and supplement program to get the fastest results. You also know you will have to do cardio. What cardio program should you follow?
Date Added: Apr 1, 2005 -
Prescription For Cardio Haters.
My fitness goal was to add more cardio to my regimen. I typically did some cardiovascular work a few days a week, but I dreaded that 30-40 minutes on the machines. Learn how to get your cardio done...
Date Added: Jan 25, 2005 -
Dance Dance Revolution: A New Cardio Method.
Can playing videogames actually mean fat loss? Yes with a game called Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) you can burn calories while having fun. Learn more...
Date Added: Jan 25, 2005 -
Cardiovascular Training For Wrestlers - Part 2.
In part 2 of our series on cardiovascular training we have made a change to our program so we can take a deeper look at cardiovascular training by going inside the different types of endurance that we as wrestlers use...
Date Added: Nov 18, 2004 -
Cardiovascular Training For Wrestlers - Part 1.
In part 1 of this series on cardiovascular training we will look at the body from the heart, muscles, and lungs. Let’s take a look at how exercise affect’s the body...
Date Added: Nov 17, 2004 -
Cardio And Carbs: Two Important Factors Often Left Out.
Trying to lose weight, gain muscle or both? Read on and learn about the benefits of adding both cardio and carbs to your current program.
Date Added: Nov 11, 2004 -
Fat Loss: Cardio Timing!
Jeff Behar answers a reader's question about the best times to do cardio and how much should be done. Learn from the best!
Date Added: Aug 25, 2004 -
The Warhorse On Ice: Power Without Performance!
What is performance breathing and what can it do for you? Also, find out the six primary protocols of performance breathing...
Date Added: May 26, 2004 -
Is Cardio Anabolic?
The word cardio for most bodybuilders strikes fear into the heart. Fear not, for cardio could be the key for unlocking potential growth. Learn why...
Date Added: Apr 29, 2004 -
The BEEP Test: Is This The Most Effective Form Of Cardio EVER?
For all of us, who have been involved in team sports in our adolescents, no doubt you have used 'shuttle runs' as part of your training program. The beep test is a test used by Physical Training Instructors to assess the fitness of soldiers. Learn what it is and if it will work for you!
Date Added: Apr 26, 2004 -
Smart Cardio For Strength, Mass & Fat Loss!
If you're a typical guy who loves to lift big weights, but considers anything over 3 reps to be endurance training, you might not be interested in this article. However, if you can bench press a Buick but get winded when you bend down to tie your shoes, maybe I have an audience.
Date Added: Apr 20, 2004 -
Training The Energy Systems!
Have you ever noticed the ultra-lean, heavily muscled physiques of sprint type athletes (100m runners, running backs, speed skaters) and wondered why your training hasn't produced such a result? After all, you train with weights 3-5x per week to build muscle. And you do a couple of moderate intensity cardio workouts to burn fat. Learn why...
Date Added: Apr 16, 2004 -
CARDIOlternatives - Make Your Cardio Fun!
Cardio is not just about running and using cardio machines, it is about participating in ideas that get your heart rate up. Let me provide you with some CARDIOlternatives to enhance your cardio workouts.
Date Added: Apr 14, 2004 -
Aerobics: An In-Depth Look!
Aerobic exercise, particularly aerobic dancing, is one of the most popular type of fitness activities. Aerobics classes, which give students the opportunity for continuous dancing and movement, are offered throughout the world...
Date Added: Mar 29, 2004 -
Get Creative With Your Cardio!
We all know the benefits of cardiovascular work or high intensity cardiovascular training. Perhaps just as important it builds and trains our aerobic systems so that capillarization is improved and blood flow to the working muscles during weight training is increased. Check out these different training methods to use as a cardio substitute...
Date Added: Mar 10, 2004 -
Slow Cardio: Great Technique Or Bad Advice?
There have been many questions asked online and PM to me lately as the competition season has crept upon us. One of the more frequently asked questions is what kind of cardio is the best for getting ripped?
Date Added: Feb 28, 2004 -
Cardio... Sucks! Learn To Make It Fun.
All these ways are great for burning fat. The treadmill, stair master, elliptical thing, and bike seem to be popular. But, if you are anything like me, cardio sucks ass and it's the last thing you want to do, ever...
Date Added: Feb 24, 2004 -
Lisa's Interval Training Rocks!
Training to lose fat isn't always easy to maintain. With the amount of aerobic exercise that has to be done each week, it can get boring, and become unfocused. Well there is hope. You can still get a kick-butt aerobic workout and not be bored at the same time. It's called Interval Training.
Date Added: Feb 23, 2004 -
Priming The Cardio System!
One area that often lags is the cardiovascular system. It is not only healthy to get your heart and lungs in shape, it may also help you do better in key exercises like squats, deadlifts or leg presses. Learn why and how!
Date Added: Feb 20, 2004 -
Clean Cardio!
By: Marc Lobliner. Beach season is right around the corner. This year, you’re gonna do it right. Go to the beach, take off the shirt, and stand proud as all of the beautiful women gawk at your Greek-Godlike body. That’s where Clean Cardio comes in. Gone are the days of slaving over the treadmill!
Date Added: Jan 21, 2004 -
Not All Cardio Is Created Equal!
Performing cardio at a fat burning rate is much more beneficial to your body both physically and mentally. Everyone should do cardiovascular training because it is great for your health and, most of all, builds character.
Date Added: Dec 22, 2003 -
MAXIMum Cardio!
Cardiovascular exercise is an important component of general health. There are many methods for training which all have their advantages. You should learn what works for you and what you truly enjoy so that you will continue to perform cardio and reap benefits of good health.
Date Added: Dec 3, 2003 -
Heart Matters: Are You Training Your Heart?
Instead of relying on cookie-cutter formulas, you can use your heart as an interactive gauge to tailor your workouts to your own unique body. Learn that the heart matters and use the powerful information it provides to build your peak physique.
Date Added: Nov 12, 2003 -
Skipping: A Fun Fitness Activity Not Just For Kids!
One woman shares how she rediscovered a fun activity from her childhood. Today, many others are joining her in becoming fit through skipping. Find out how skipping can replace running in your routine!
Date Added: Nov 12, 2003 -
Why Walking Won't Cut It For Fat Loss!
With obesity and disease increasing dramatically, many fitness experts are recommending walking for weight loss and fitness. Some are even going so far as saying that walking is the best way to burn fat and lose weight. I strongly disagree with this and am going to show you why walking is NOT effective at burning off body fat.
Date Added: Oct 22, 2003 -
Weights Or Cardio: What's It Going To Be?
Knowing how to balance cardio with weight training can be one of the most challenging aspects of putting together your training program. Learn how to do it here.
Date Added: Oct 21, 2003 -
High Intensity Conditioning For Maximum Performance!
Try this brand new high-intensity conditioning program guaranteed to get you into the best shape, regardless of the sport you play! The program includes sample treadmill and bike programs with exact speed, heart rate zones and resistance.
Date Added: Oct 8, 2003 -
Cardiovascular Exercise Safety Precautions!
Your enjoyment of day-to-day and physical activities will also greatly benefit because you will have more stamina, less fatigue and less risk of injury. However, there are several precautions you should take to help maximize exercise safety. Learn what they are!
Date Added: Sep 26, 2003 -
Interval Training For Weight Loss!
The theory behind interval training is this: By mixing bursts of high intensity work with low intensity periods of recovery, you're overloading both the aerobic and anaerobic systems at the same time, getting the benefits of both aspects of training simultaneously. Learn why it works and how to work it into your routine!
Date Added: Aug 19, 2003 -
The 7 Basic Types of Cardiovascular Training.
There are a number of types of cardiovascular training which can help you meet your fitness goals. Here are 7 of the most commonly used cardiovascular training types.
Date Added: Aug 16, 2003 -
Back To The Basics Of Cardio Exercise!
The following is a short list of the most common forms of cardiovascular exercise, with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
Date Added: Aug 14, 2003 -
Why Your Cardiovascular Workouts Might Be A Big Waste Of Your Time!
What if I were to tell you that most if not all of the cardiovascular exercise you do was worthless? Well, guess what… over 50% of the people who perform cardio in an attempt to burn fat are wasting their time… hours and hours of it! Are you one of them? Find out why and what you need to do!
Date Added: Jul 31, 2003 -
The Outdoor Summer Fun Workout!
Need an outdoor summer fun workout? Here it comes! This workout is for people who want to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time with their own outdoor circuit training.
Date Added: Jul 30, 2003 -
Trim Your Waistline With High Intensity Training!
What Do You Mean Low-Intensity Training Isn't The Best For Fat Burning? Find out why high-intensity training may be your best bet for trimming your waistline.
Date Added: Jul 8, 2003 -
Burn Fat Like A Blow Torch With High Octane Cardio (HOC)!
Lets face it. Most forms of cardio training are boring. When was the last time that you got excited about getting on a stair master or a treadmill? I get bored just thinking about using one of those machines. Enter the world of High Octane Cardio (HOC) and get ready to burn fat and increase endurance like nothing that you have ever tried before.
Date Added: Jun 27, 2003 -
Take Your Physique To The Next Level With Cardio!
From personal experience I have found cardiovascular exercise is a valuable part of my diet and exercise program during off-season and pre-contest time. Follow these tips and remember, cardio alone will not do the trick, you must have the right diet and training regime to complete the picture.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Cardio: Low Intensity Or High Intensity?
Many people don't understand the benefits of cardio or how low intensity cardio is much different than high intensity cardio. In order to understand how these are different, I will first have to explain some things to you first.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
High Intensity Interval Training!
What if I told you that you could burn more fat by doing less cardio? Well, with High Intensity Interval Training you can do just that, burn more fat while spending less time in the gym. In this article I will explain how to get the best results from this new and cutting-edge type of cardiovascular training.
Date Added: Jun 20, 2003 -
Understanding The Science Behind Interval Training: Part 1.
This three part article will review the basics of exercise physiology in order to understand the role of fuel selection (fat versus carb burning) within the context of an overall aerobic conditioning program.
Date Added: May 8, 2003 -
The Skinny On Aerobic Training!
In this article, I am going to present my thoughts on optimal intensity, duration, frequency, and modality. At the end, I will give you information on the best way to achieve both fat-loss and health benefits via aerobic training in terms of each topic.
Date Added: May 7, 2003 -
Maximize Your Results: Part 4!
In part four, we are going to answer all of these questions. Read it, execute the information presented to you and reap the rewards.
Date Added: Apr 26, 2003 -
Water Exercise: The Coolest Workout!
Do you want to enjoy your outdoor summer exercise without that sweaty, sticky feeling? How about hopping in the pool and doing your workout the luxurious way? The pool just might be the only place where you can do cardiovascular work, toning and stretching without even feeling like you've broken a sweat!
Date Added: Apr 18, 2003 -
Aerobics And Static Contraction Training
Get lean and stay lean! By combining aerobics with strength training you can transform your body in the shortest possible time, then keep it lean and muscular year round without starving yourself on a low calorie diet.
Date Added: Apr 1, 2003 -
600 Exercises: How Many Calories Are You Burning?
How many calories are you burning? Use our calculators to find out for over 600 exercises and activities!
Date Added: Mar 27, 2003 -
Why Do I Need Cardio?
Learn why cardio is a must for bodybuilders and what these bodybuilding experts think about cardio. Find out what the EXPERTS think!
Date Added: Mar 27, 2003 -
Cardio Circuit Training
The wonder of CCT is that you can perform as many exercises as you want in limitless combinations in the convenience of your own room. Now that you don't have any excuses, it's time to get some cardio in!
Date Added: Mar 24, 2003 -
The Ultimate Aerobic Activity!
I want to share with you the ultimate aerobic activity that most anyone can do. It only requires one to MOVE to get fit in the shortest amount of time and a little ingenuity to keep it interesting. Race-walking!
Date Added: Mar 5, 2003 -
Roadwork: The Kettlebell Way!
Roadwork is a brutal form of training that separates the real men from the girly men. Learn what it is and how to use this as your cardio!
Date Added: Feb 28, 2003 -
Babyboomers - Cardio: Myths & Facts.
Richard Baldwin & Diane Fields
This week they are back with some question and answers from viewers! Learn the myths of cardio and why it is so important! Also learn how cardio can help you get the lean, sexy muscle mass that gives your metabolism a natural boost.
Date Added: Jan 28, 2003 -
High Repetition Clean And Jerks: Intense Cardio for Serious Athletes!
If you are afraid of hard work and don't want your heart rate to go through the roof, then leave this exercise for the real tough men and women and join the next spinning class at your gym. For the others, read on...
Date Added: Jan 27, 2003 -
Burning Fat With Cardio
Everyone knows that a toned body with a low amount of body fat looks more appealing (and sexier) than a body that is hidden by an unwanted layer of adipose tissue (fat).
Date Added: Nov 8, 2002 -
The Truth Behind Cardiovascular Exercise And Spot Reducing!
Many of our experts can tell you what works for them but relating it to you and your individual biochemical structure is another.
Date Added: Oct 17, 2002 -
High-Intensity Sprinting To Increase HGH!
Whatever the method, the goal is to reach all four critical benchmarks during fitness training necessary for HGH release.
Date Added: Aug 27, 2002 -
Cardio In The Mourning
I am a firm believer in doing and accomplishing more work in less time while exercising whether gaining muscle, losing fat or both. It is no doubt, then, I opt to fuel up before exercising.
Date Added: Jun 25, 2002 -
Getting In Shape (GPP And SPP) - With Exercise Guides!
Seems as though everyone in the gym, on the track, in the spinning class are all trying to get in shape. Get in shape for what? What does this all too common saying actually mean? To be honest, being in shape means different things for different people. How can YOU get in shape?
Date Added: Jun 17, 2002 -
The Importance of Cardio
I'm sure most of you reading this hate cardio. I actually for the first two weeks enjoyed getting up at 5.30am to go for a 30 minute jog but then I realized why so many of you hate cardio.
Date Added: May 7, 2002 -
Cardio For Bodybuilders
Similar to resistance training, there is science involved with cardio to heighten its results. The amount of bodyfat lost is in direct relation to the number of fat burning elements you zero in on.
Date Added: May 7, 2002 -
The Wonderful Forms of Cardio
Some people love doing cardio but about 99% of people hate it. It's hard, annoying and you don't get the same enjoyment from it as you do from lifting but believe me in some stages of your bodybuilding career, cardio is much more important than lifting.
Date Added: Apr 1, 2002 -
Working Out Together!
Dedication and motivation as you've probably noticed from my previous articles, I place a high importance on dedication and motivation - they ARE the keys to bodybuilding and without them you won't succeed.
Date Added: Mar 11, 2002 -
I Can't Do It? Making It Through Your Cardio Session.
Exercise, especially cardio, has a lot to do with your mind. If you do not believe in yourself, then you will not be able to accomplish what you set out to do.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
THE U.S. Navy SEAL Workout.
The SEALs take a different approach to training, they are concerned with strength and endurance, not symmetry and hair loss products.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Ten Cardio Tips
These are some things that should be done to have your cardio sessions be rewarding and not harmful (concerning your muscles). I have come along these time and time again, from different sources like AST-Sports, Discussion boards, and some books.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Asthma And Cardio/Weightlifting
Asthma has always been an enemy of mine. I have had it since I was 3 years old. When I started bodybuilding, I would have to occasionally stop and take a puff (not weed!) of my inhaler.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
No Equipment? No Problem!
First of all, I recommend that you join a gym if you possibly can. I've written this article, though, because I know a lot of people don't live near gyms or cannot afford the membership fees.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Perfect Abs, Cutting Up, And A KICK ASS Cardio Workout!
The secret to cutting up is cardio, the more you do, the more fat you'll burn, and don't get me wrong you still gotta do your weight training.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Getting the Most Out of Your Cardio
When it comes time to show all your painstaking, hard-earned muscle you don't want to plainly display it. You want to put it all up front, every single rip, tear, and cut you've forged deep into your muscles, for everyone to see.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Circuit Training for Women
Cut workout time in half and improve cardiovascular conditioning in minimal time.
Date Added: Feb 20, 2002 -
Never Do Aerobics Again!
There may be methods that could cause faster and greater fat loss than traditional aerobic training. The answer to this question lies in examining the research of traditional aerobic activity.
Date Added: Jan 9, 2002 -
Give Me Your Best Shot! Boxing As Cardio.
You will exert more energy and release all the day's tension from on the job when your hitting that bag as hard as you can.
Date Added: Sep 26, 2001 -
Weight Training for Women Part I.
Weight training is the easiest and fastest way to improve your female shape! You can gain strength, while getting a lean and toned body. Get the maximum info on female training!
Date Added: Mar 1, 2001