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Body-for-LIFE Lower Cardio TrainingPart of the Body-for-LIFE program. This workout has never been performed. |
Description
Cardio workouts are indispensable to an effective training program and general good health. By definition, cardio workouts can be any exercise—jogging, running, biking, swimming, elliptical machine, stairs, even jumping rope—that raises and maintains your heart rate over a predetermined amount of time. By doing so, you strengthen your heart and lungs and lower your resting heart rate, which means that over time the same effort that produced a 10-minute mile will produce a 9-minute mile. Cardio workouts burn fat. And cardio fitness is what gives you endurance and the ability to persist in sports and in life. Follow this pattern: Warm up the first 2 minutes at Intensity Level 5, Minutes 2-3 move from Intensity Level 5 to 6, Minutes 4-5, 6-10 and 11-14 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 9, maintain for one minute. Minutes 15-19 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 10 (High Point at Level 10), maintain for one minute. Minute 20 cool down to Intensity Level 5 for one minute. Alternate weight-training and cardio workouts for six consecutive days and rest on the seventh day.
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Flyes - Dumbbell, Inclined BenchSame as the Dumbbell Flyes but on an incline bench. Works more of the upper chest. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com Routine:Not available |
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Elliptical MachineThe elliptical machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. This is a good cardiovascular exercise that will help improve your ... Routine:Not available |
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RunningRunning/jogging, whether competitively or for recreation, is one of the most popular cardiovascular activities. Running has many health benefits including reduced stress, a stronger heart, and lowered... Routine:Not available |
