With everyone working out today there is and over all emphasis on every part of the body. The exercises range from dancing, walking to general aerobics with every reason for exercise pin pointed: from weight loss to physical fitness. But all of the exercises are concerned with the heart and for that reason every exercise incorporates some routine to benefit the heart. The following exercises are recommended for good cardio health.
Froggy Jumps: will bring you heart rate up quickly. This is an advanced exercise.
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Squat all the way down to the floor; put your hands in front of you on the floor.
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In one fast move push up from the floor and jump into the air;
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As you jump, tap you heels together and put your hands behind your head or up in the air;
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Land with your knees bent as this will protect the joints and get back into your squat position ready for the next jump.
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Repeat 10 to 20 times, rest and repeat.
Squat Thrusts: This is an easy but challenging move, on the heart the lungs and the body. It is used for power, agility and endurance.
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Stand with feet hip width apart and squat to the floor. Place you hands on the floor in front of you.
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In one very fast move jump the feet out behind you so that you are in a push up position with the body in a straight line.
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Jump the feet back to start, stand up and repeat 10-15 times or for 60 seconds.
Toe Taps and Jumps: If you have never done this exercise before start without the jump. This exercise is for agility. If there is any discomfort or pain avoid this exercise.
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Stand in front of a step or platform;
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Touch your right toe to the step, jump up and at the same time touch the left toe to the step.
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Continue by alternating the toe taps and quickly as you can for 30-6- seconds. Do this exercise safely.
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You can add this to your regular cardio exercise if you want more intensity.
These are only three of the many cardio workouts that can be done at home. There are many more that can be found on DVD or online. The cardio workouts we have listed here can be done at the end of you regular or usual cardio workout. Since they are challenging they will bring more intensity to your regular cardio workout.
