Apr 27, 2023
Cardio is one of the most popular forms of workout for weight loss. It helps to lose weight by burning calories, engaging large muscle groups, increasing the heart rate, and promoting controlled breathing.
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There are many varieties of cardio, and you can choose whatever works best for you. To know how long you should do cardio every day, continue reading.
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Some of the most popular forms of cardio are walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, running, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), jumping rope, rowing, and elliptical training.
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If you are confused about how to get your heart rate up and help you burn calories, you can join cardio fitness classes. They will guide you on the type and amount of cardio to be done for weight loss.
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Fitness experts ask you to do cardio every day to lose weight. However, the number of hours one should put in daily varies from person to person.
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In general, the aim is for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week. If you are at an advanced level and want to go for vigorous-intensity cardio, go for 75 minutes of cardio per day a week.
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In case you cannot accurately track the time, simply make it a routine of 30-60 minute cardio sessions in a day and 3-5 times a week.
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One must make sure that they do not overdo cardio and stop when their body says so. Excessive cardio leads to burnout and injuries.
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Adding a mix of both high-intensity and moderate-intensity workouts in your routine leads you to get the best results from your cardio workout.
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Though you are recommended to do at least 30 to 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week, you can maximise your workout session by alternating between high- and low-intensity workouts each day.
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You can also follow workouts like alternating intensities each day and working out no more than two consecutive days to allow your body time to recover.
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You can also complete your cardio workout by walking for about an hour a day. If you wish to jog, you can call it quits sooner.
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Exercises like speed skaters, jumping jacks, plank jacks, and mountain climbers would require about 30 seconds of each consecutively with no breaks, then take a break of 30-60 seconds, then repeat the whole sequence until you’ve hit about 20 minutes.
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The amount of cardio you have to do to lose weight depends on your schedule and your preferences. No matter which way you choose, cardio will help you reduce those extra pounds and keep them off.
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