Cardio Workouts - Considerations & Options

Hi all,

As highlighted on the Gym Professor website, there are many cardio options out there - both cardio equipment and cardio workouts - and it can be a bit of a minefield choosing the right path. The right option for you is one that suits your ability, goals, likability and current period of training. I (GP) have listed sample gym workouts and fitness workouts on www.gymprofessor.com to provide you with some ideas.

To help further, below I've categorized several cardio equipment options and program types to easily identify their typical associated level of difficulty when used in a cardio workout program (NOTE: They're not always the case though!). The chart covers equipment choice and workout intensity (sort of). You should also consider training and rest days & workout duration when designing a workout regime.

Basic
Cardio Equipment Options:	Cardio Program Type
Stationary Exercise Bike Treadmill Walking Arm Ergometer	Steady State

Progressive
Cardio Equipment Options:	Cardio Program Type
Cross Trainer/ Elliptical Trainer Treadmill Running Rowing Machine Stepper	Interval Training (Difficulty rising respectively from High Rest:Little Work to Little Rest:High Work + Fartleks)

Advanced
Cardio Equipment Options:	Cardio Program Type
Stairclimber Versa Climber The Wall (Climbing Wall)	Interval Training  (Little Rest:High Work) Fartlek (Random Intervals)

If you're new to training, it's advised that you seek relevant professional advice prior to undertaking a new exercise regime.

Happy training!

GP

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