12 Week Plan - Cardio Workout - Choose just one of these exercises

Description

You should try and do two workouts of cardio to keep your aerobic fitness levels high. Do them either after your weights workout or on the days in between. Regardless of whether you do the cardio straight after your weights, you should leave at least a day's rest in between your weights workouts. Personally I find running to be the best cardio exercise but I've included rowing, cross-training and spinning exercises as they're good too. You only need to do one 30 minute workout though, not all of them! Set goals on the machines and increase things like speed, time, distance and incline regularly to keep your body and heart working hard. I find the random programs that some machines have are a good way of keeping the body tested. If you stick with the same time/speed each time your body will learn to perform just to that level and you won't actually be getting any fitter. Variety is the key.

Exercise Routine

	Treadmill Running or walking on a treadmill provides a greate cardiovascular workout that you can perform even on a rainy day! Also, since a treadmill provides you with an even surface, this exercise may be eas...Running or walking on a treadmill provides a greate cardiovascular workout that you can perform even on a rainy day! Also, since a treadmill provides you with an even surface, this exercise may be easier on your joints than running or walking outdoors. (less) Routine: Time: 00:30:00
	Cross Trainer The cross trainer machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. It is similar to the elliptical machine, except that it also has...The cross trainer machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. It is similar to the elliptical machine, except that it also has handles that allow you to include your arms, back and chest in the workout. This is a good cardiovascular exercise that will help improve your endurance and burn calories. (less) Routine: Time: 00:30:00
	Rowing Machine The rowing machine simulates the action performed while rowing a racing boat in the water. Rowing is a good cardiovascular exercise, but it also does a great job of working your legs, arms, and should...The rowing machine simulates the action performed while rowing a racing boat in the water. Rowing is a good cardiovascular exercise, but it also does a great job of working your legs, arms, and shoulders. Take the handle with both hands, starting with your knees tucked into your chest and push down on your legs, pulling the handle into your chest leaning back slightly at the finish (ensure your elbows finish tucked into your sides inline with your shoulders). Push your hands away from your body and over your knees, only bringing the knees into the chest after the handle has passed over in a smooth, continuous style. (less) Routine: Time: 00:30:00
	Spinning Spinning is very similar to riding a bike outdoors. A few benefits to spinning indoors is that you do not have to worry about stopping for cars and you have the freedom to increase or decrease the int...Spinning is very similar to riding a bike outdoors. A few benefits to spinning indoors is that you do not have to worry about stopping for cars and you have the freedom to increase or decrease the intensity of the workout at will. Spinning will help improve your endurance and is also a great leg workout. (less) Routine: Time: 00:30:00