3 Quick and Energizing 10-Minute Cardio Workouts to Show Your Heart Some Love (VIDEOS)
You don't have to spend a lot of your time to keep your heart healthy!
It’s no secret that healthy cardiovascular exercise does wonders for our wellbeing. Whether you’re taking a nice brisk walk or breaking a sweat in a high-intensity workout class, a cardio boost holds a plethora of heart health benefits. Alas, many of us lead busy lives that don’t always make it easy to squeeze a long cardio session into an already-packed schedule. That’s why sometimes, the best and most effective cardio workouts are those that can be completed in shorter intervals and fit easily into your day!
We’ve gathered three cardio workouts that you can complete from the comfort of your own home (or really any space you’d like), all with the guidance of helpful and motivating instructors. The best part? You can improve your cardiovascular health and be finished with the workouts in just 10 minutes! They work with your schedule so that you don’t have to compromise caring for your heart. As with any workout, you should pay attention to your body’s signals and modify or stop the exercise if you experience discomfort or pain.
1. Step up to the Challenge: 1,000 Steps in 10 Minutes
Are you up for the challenge? Of course you are — all you have to do is keep stepping! This 10-minute video class focuses on low impact exercise to build strength and cardio health with a variety of different patterns and speeds to keep your feet moving. Depending on your speed, you can get between 100 and 120 steps in within just one minute!
Click through to complete 1,000 steps in 10 minutes.
2. Quick Burn: Low-Impact Cardio Workout
Low-impact exercise is great for building cardio endurance with less risk of pain, inflammation or overexertion. This class is designed specifically for older adults, and the cardio workout includes moves like walking and no-jump jumping jacks. You can be done in just 7 minutes!
Click through to join Quick Burn: Low-Impact Cardio Workout.
3. Quick Cardio: 11-Minute Latin Dance Workout
If you’re looking to change things up and do an exercise that gets your heart pumping while being dynamic and enjoyable, you can’t go wrong with dance! You don’t need to be a pro or even have Latin dance experience — your instructor will guide you through this quick workout designed to burn calories and get you energized. It’s an added bonus that you get to practice your rhythm skills and have fun!
Click through to get moving with the 11-Min Latin Dance Workout.
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