Maximize Your Weight Loss With These Cardiovascular Tips

By Author: Bruce Tucker
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Cardiovascular exercise is for most the dreadful part of a weight loss program. I have spoken to many friends who love hitting the weights and even eating right, but when it comes to getting that heart really pumping they dread it.

So I then ask them why do they do cardio that they absolutely hate. I ask you the same question. Cardio can be fun and enjoyable, you just need to follow these tips I am about to give you and you will be well on your way to maximize your cardio routine.

Go with what you like
This is an obvious one but you will be surprised by how many people don't follow it. I know of one person who jobs for her cardio and she absolutely hates it. I asked why she does it and she says because she knows it really works her heart. I told her what I am about to tell you and that is to pick an exercise that you find fun. If you like swimming then do some of that. Is biking your thing? Then go biking, or hiking or whatever, just do what you enjoy and the chances of sticking to it will increase.

Always Good in Pairs
Studies have shown that when people work together, whether it is ...
... in a fitness routine or eating healthy at the same time, their chances for success increase tremendously. Find yourself a workout partner that will take that job with you or go for a bike ride. If you have someone to talk to along the way it will make the time (or miles) just fly by.

Music
If you can't find a workout partner then listen to some good music. Good music gets you motivated or well relaxed, depending on what you are listening to. With the low cost of MP3 players and iPods today, you can load up hundreds of your favorite songs put it on shuffle and never listen to the same song twice in a given week.

20/40 Rule
Simply stated perform cardio no less than twenty minutes and no longer than 40. So on days where you might be feeling a little more fatigued, get to that 20 minimum and if you have a lot of energy, shoot for 40, but no more. This way you are taking advantage of optimal workout time frames given the mood of your day.

Change
Your body responds to change. Just like when it comes to lifting weights where you should mix up your routine every 6 weeks, the same goes for cardio. By periodically changing your routine you keep your body out of a comfort zone so it is always being challenged. So pick 3 to 5 cardio exercises that you like and every 6 weeks switch them up. When you reach the final exercise, start over with the first one.

These tips may not make you the next superstar athlete but they will at least make cardio exercise a little more fun and rewarding. Just remember to obtain a complete physical from your primary care physician prior to starting any type of physical activity.
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