Top 10: Cardio

There are so many fantastic ways to get out there and get your heart pumping. Here is my top 10 list

 (as always, in no particular order), of great exercises that will improve your heart 

and torch some major calories! I've included an estimate of calories burned in 30 minutes 

for a woman that is 140lbs going at a moderate pace. I figure it's a nice general idea!

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 RUNNING

With minimal equipment needed, you can do this anywhere and basically at any time. In a group

or on your own, running is a great way to improve your heart and your body!

Calories Burned: 315

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SPINNING

Burning in the upwards of 1000 calories in a one hour class, spinning is a stellar way 

to sweat it out at the gym! The plus side, it's easy on the joints so perfect for those 

who love to work out hard but have bad knees!

Calories Burned: 366

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(I couldn't say "no" to this picture!)
STEP AEROBICS
Some may say it's a dated class, but Step classes are fun and dance inspired, and high in the cardio
aspect! You will tone your legs and burn a ridiculous amount of calories as you step to the beat!
(Don't knock it till you try it! And those outfits are NOT required, but should be!)
Calories Burned: 333

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BIKING

Need to get out in the open air but not a fan of running? Biking is the way to go!

On the way to work, school, towing the kids, or out on the trails, biking is a great way

to get the heart rate up and clear the mind!

Calories Burned: 267

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KICKBOXING/BOXING

Whether it's on the bags, or just shadow punching, you will tone your arms, legs, and get a great

workout that your whole body will benefit from, inside and out!

Calories Burned: 333

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BOOTCAMP

I use this word as a general term of random exercises put together to really push your body!

Best way to do it is with a friend or a group of friends to make yourself go harder!

You can do the moves anywhere and with any combination, and you will 

love the results you see in yourself!

Calories Burned: 266

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SWIMMING

Low impact on the joints, high impact on your body! You can't go wrong with the 

benefits of working out in the pool! Great way to create long, lean muscles and strengthen your heart!

Calories Burned: 233

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ELLIPTICAL MACHINE

What I LOVE about these machines, is you feel like your running without the pounding on the 

joints! Go fast, go slow, add climbs, or go in reverse! You will be sweating before you know it!

Calories Burned: 217

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STAIRS or STAIR CLIMBER

It's the machine you stare at when you are at the gym, or the things you look at as you run around

the track, but have you TRIED it yet?! Holy Moly! You heart will be pounding whether you

are going fast or slow, and your legs will be burning into perfection! Try it out! 

You will not be disappointed!

Calories Burned: 300

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WALKING

Deceivingly simple, yet ridiculously effective; walking is a great way to get out there and get in

shape! You can go it alone or with friends. Add weights in your hands, push a stroller, or just pick

up the pace! Roll your feet, lengthen your stride, and pump those arms. You WILL get a

stellar workout one step at a time!

Calories Burned: 130

Want to figure out your calories burned off YOUR measurements and pace? Click HERE for 

a great calorie calculator provided by SELF.