Cardio Workouts & Exercise Tips to Improve your Cardio Fitness

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Rowing Machine Benefits: 4 Reasons to Try This Cardio Machine

By Lauren Bedosky; August 7, 2024

Need to get your cardio workout done indoors? Don’t overlook the benefits of a rowing machine. Rowing machines have seen a resurgence in popularity in...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Cycling

By Seth Davidson; November 27, 2023

You know those mornings when you can’t find your motivation to work out? You check behind the door, maybe take a look in last night’s...

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Cycling for Beginners: Here’s How to Get Started

By Lauren Bedosky; August 23, 2022

Whether you’re looking to join the ranks of experienced road racers or you just want to take up cycling for the healthy benefits, you have to...

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50 Cycling Terms Every Rider Should Know

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; April 9, 2024

Like any niche activity, cycling has its own lingo. Not sure what your new cycling pals are jabbering about after your weekend ride? We’ve put together a...

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Get the Benefits of Dance Conditioning

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; August 22, 2024

Ever watch a dancer perform and wish you could have just a little bit of that grace and athleticism? Move with that energy and confidence?...

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6 Reasons Why Dancing Is a Great Workout

By Cemile Kavountzis; March 9, 2023

From CIZE to Zumba, dance workouts are a fun way to get out of a fitness rut or shake off a bad day. But don’t think...

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Does Dancing Really Count as Cardio?

By Cemile Kavountzis; March 3, 2023

We get it: Some days you’re just not in the mood to hit a certain number of reps or burpees. So, why not turn up the...

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Tabata Exercises to Take You From Zero to Burn ASAP

By Lauren Bedosky; April 10, 2024

Thanks to the super-short bursts of work and rest, Tabata workouts take HIIT to the next level. But to squeeze the most intensity — and...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Tabata Workouts

By Elizabeth Millard; March 9, 2023

When it comes to workout efficiency, it’s tough to beat Tabata. Developed by a Japanese researcher, this four-minute form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves...

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What Is the 9 Week Control Freak Control Track?

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; January 25, 2021

Ready to take back control of this year? It’s possible with 9 Week Control Freak, the latest fitness program from Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese. But to...

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Get Moving With Shaun T and LET’S GET UP!

By BODi; March 6, 2023

Get ready to GET UP and HAVE FUN! Shaun T is back with LET’S GET UP! — a dance fitness program that puts the emphasis...

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Can Low-Impact Cardio Help With Weight Loss?

By Lauren Bedosky; March 8, 2023

When it comes to cardio, high-intensity exercises — like plyometrics, boxing, and HIIT — tend to get the most buzz. And yes, they can offer a...

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How to Do a Modified Burpee

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; November 3, 2023

Burpees are hard. Really hard. And as effective as they can be at sending your heart rate through the roof, they aren’t ideal for 100%...

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5 Reasons to Add an Exercise Step to Your Workout

By Meagan Morris; October 19, 2020

It was impossible to step into a gym in the 1980s without seeing Spandex-clad women on their way into a step aerobics class. These group...

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Jump Rope vs. Running: How Do They Compare?

By Linnea Zielinski; August 6, 2024

You’re ready to build muscle and torch fat with #mbf Muscle Burns Fat. Or maybe you’re just starting out but eager to become a runner through 30...

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Everything You Need to Know About a 5K Run

By Elizabeth Millard; October 8, 2020

Whether you’re an experienced runner or a beginner, setting a goal to finish a 5K is a great way to keep yourself motivated. If a...

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How to Prevent 6 Common Running Injuries

By Lauren Bedosky; September 28, 2023

Whether you’re just starting a running routine or you’ve already logged hundreds of miles, it pays to prevent running injuries that can derail future runs. “Your best...

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Running On a Treadmill vs. Outside: Which One Is Better?

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; September 25, 2020

There’s no disputing the benefits of running. But when it comes to optimizing those benefits, where are you best off running? Is it better running on...