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Clean for Cardio

by Mackenzie M. March 14th, 2013| Cardio
In another article for My Fitness Tunes this week, I wrote about the different ways that doing demanding chores around the home can actually increase upper body strength. This can be used as a workout, especially for older women, who often want to go to the gym,
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Cardio Walk on a Treadmill

by Bea February 25th, 2013| Cardio
Talking effective cardio walks in the winter can be a difficult activity to manage. When there is snow and ice on the ground, and it is cold, it is hard to motivate yourself to go outside and get your workout in; however, if you can go to a gym,
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Head for the Hills!

by Mackenzie M. February 21st, 2013| Cardio, Outdoor
As part of my weekly exercise routine, I head to the Mississippi River Levee system that encloses the New Orleans area from the lakes, rivers, and bayous that border the city. These steep levees make for a great tool for cardio workouts outdoors. For example, lunges, sprints, and even
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Cold Weather Walks

by Bea January 29th, 2013| Cardio, Walking
Getting your walking workout in while in the cold weather can prove to be difficult. It is hard to get that right balance in which you are warm enough when you start, but not too hot toward the end. Luckily, you can always take off layers as you walk,
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Workout at the Beach!

by Mackenzie M. January 22nd, 2013| Cardio, Outdoor
Even though most of the country is in the midst of a deep freeze, before long it will be time for a long day out in the sun by the seashore. For those fortunate enough to live near a balmy beach all year round, the sand and
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Dance, Video Games, and Indoor Cardio

by Jessica B. January 18th, 2013| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
There is no end to the different options you have for practicing and improving your cardio from home. There are Zumba videos that get you dancing, and all sorts of cardio videos to get you jumping around, but dance video games are perhaps one of the most
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Arm Workout During a Walk

by Bea January 11th, 2013| Cardio, Walking
If you are using walking as a form of cardio, you might also want to start to incorporate arm workouts as well. There are many ways to incorporate both a cardio workout and an arm toning workout while you walk. You do not have to do those
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Ice Skating for Your Health

by Mackenzie M. December 28th, 2012| Cardio
Before Christmas, I had the opportunity to go ice skating with some family and friends after a nearly ten year hiatus. After the first wobbly glides, I got the hang of it again, and was whizzing across the icy pond. Faster than expected, my ankles began to

A Good Elliptical Workout

by Jessica B. December 18th, 2012| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
Where I live there is a good foot of snow on the ground. Running outdoors is not a very comfortable experience – plus I am terrified of slipping on the black ice that lies below – so I started going to the gym again. Running on a treadmill can
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Incline Walking

by Bea December 7th, 2012| Cardio
Some people  might incorporate incline walking as a part of their cardiovascular workout. While it is true that this could definitely help in the process, you will have to make sure that you are walking properly in order to stay healthy.

Walking on an incline can often offer great benefits.

Join a Running Club!

by Mackenzie M. November 30th, 2012| Cardio, Running
When discussing running, one of the most universal (and important) issues with it is motivation. For even the most avid runner, finding motivation to go on that early morning or afternoon run can be difficult. Although running with friends can be a great motivator, it is easy to cancel

Power Walking

by Jessica B. November 20th, 2012| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
If you are looking for a good outdoor cardio workout and running is not for you, power walking can be a reasonable and fun alternative. It is a way of helping to build your stamina without causing damage to knees or needing too big of an investment.

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