The best time to do a cardio workout is on an empty stomach in the morning because the body will tap into its fat stores for energy, instead of burning carbohydrates and then reaching into the fat.
Warm up and cool down
If you rush in or out of a cardio exercise, it will strain your heart, muscle, connective tissue and joints. Begin slowly to prevent injuries. After three to five minutes, you can hike up the speed until you reach your ideal heart rate. The last three to
Progress gradually
Begin with small time periods with cardio exercises Increase speed and time every week. This will help your body to not feed on muscle, especially if you‘re dieting at the same time.
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Cardio for 30 minutes
Your body starts consuming fat after around 20 minutes (this depends on the individual). A rule of thumb is to keep working out for at least 30 minutes, with a moderate to high intensity.
High intensity intervals
When doing cardio exercises you should perform high-intensity intervals (2-3 minutes of moderate intensity, one minute of high intensity). You'll burn more calories in the same time.
