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.
