Cardio Workouts & Exercise Tips to Improve your Cardio Fitness

Fitness

The Best Low-Impact Cardio Workouts That Won’t Kill Your Joints

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; October 12, 2023

To many people, cardio is synonymous with running. While running is a convenient, inexpensive, and effective cardio workout, it can also be hard on your body. Luckily, there...

Fitness

How to Do a Flip Turn in Swimming

By Lauren Bedosky; October 5, 2023

A flip turn is an underwater somersault that you perform once you reach the wall at one end of a pool. It’s also a swimmer’s...

Fitness

Aerobics for Introverts: 7 Moves You Can Do at Home

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; January 25, 2024

While gyms provide easy access to treadmills, ellipticals, StairMasters, and other cardio machines, it’s easy to do aerobic exercise at home. “You definitely do not...

Fitness

How Often Do You Really Need to Do Cardio?

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 19, 2023

Determining how often you should do cardio can be a little tricky. For starters, it’s not simply a matter of maintaining a trim physique. “Cardio...

Fitness

How a Running Pace Chart Can Help You Train Smarter

By Lauren Bedosky; September 18, 2023

Once you’ve run a few 5K races, you’re probably ready to focus on cutting time or maybe even lengthening distance. Either way, you’re not interested in...

Fitness

Is 10,000 Steps a Day Enough for Weight Loss?

By Meagan Morris; November 15, 2024

Nearly every smartwatch is pre-programmed for a 10,000-step goal, so it might seem like that’s what we need to aim for every day. But if...

Fitness

Dumbbell Thruster: The Ultimate Strength and Power Booster

By Brittany Risher Englert; September 18, 2023

Combine a front squat with a push press and what do you get? Dumbbell thrusters. Also called dumbbell squat thrusters, this exercise works your entire...

Fitness

What Is the Average Walking Speed and Can You Improve It?

By Mattie Schuler; August 2, 2024

Walking is a low-impact form of cardio that’s accessible and affordable. To reap the benefits of walking, though, you’ll want to take note of your...

Nutrition

Help Your Results off the Bike With the Right Cycling Diet

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 8, 2023

Whether you opt for the open road or a stationary bike, it’s easy to fall in love with cycling. The sport offers a myriad of benefits...

Fitness

Is It Safe to Ride Your Indoor Bike While Pregnant? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Elizabeth Millard; November 30, 2023

If you’re concerned about the safety of your little one, you might have some questions around cycling while pregnant. The good news is that it’s...

Fitness

7 Reasons Why You Should Do Swim Workouts

By Lauren Bedosky; August 30, 2023

Not only is swimming a beloved summertime activity, there are also tons of benefits of swimming. Whether you head for the pool or open water,...

Fitness

Build Strength and Endurance Simultaneously With Circuit Training

By Brittany Risher Englert; January 23, 2024

If you’ve ever taken a group fitness class or done an online workout program, chances are you’ve done some form of circuit training. A great...

Fitness

What Muscles Does Cycling Work? Here’s What Your Workouts Are Doing for You

By Michael Martin; August 13, 2024

If you noticed some extra definition in your lower body since you’ve hopped in the saddle, you might wonder, What muscles does cycling work? After...

Fitness

How to Set Goals for Your Cycling Routine — and Crush Them

By Lauren Bedosky; August 23, 2023

If you’re ready to get serious about cycling, your first move is to set some goals. “Goal-setting is the most important component of any fitness...

Fitness

Cages vs. Clips: Settling This Indoor Cycling Debate

By Linnea Zielinski; August 17, 2023

Whether you’re starting to cycle or interested in getting started, there’s one question that’ll come up early in your journey: For a better workout, how...

Fitness

Here’s How Much Weight I Lost Walking for a Month

By Matt Neatock; January 25, 2024

Finding the motivation to commute to a gym — not to mention working out when you get there — is a struggle. It’s time to...

Fitness

Become a Stronger Swimmer by Mastering the Backstroke

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; August 2, 2024

Hitting the pool is one of the best ways to get fit: It burns tons of calories, offers a great cardiovascular workout, and is a zero-impact exercise....

Fitness

Indoor vs. Outdoor Cycling: Which Is Better for Your Lifestyle?

By Michael Martin; September 14, 2023

Both indoor and outdoor cycling can provide an excellent workout. But each has its pros and cons. Considering that the best workout is generally the...