About Cardio Training
For some strange reason, when it comes to cardio, people seem to think "no pain, no gain". However, as it applies to fat-loss - nothing could be further from the truth. Exercising too hard, for too long, equals poor fat-loss results. Always has and always will. A good cardio program will leave you feeling energized and not exhausted.
Cardio training on the Kinetix program is very simple. We do 30 minutes of cardio exercise 3 times per week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Simply choose your favorite cardio exercise (running, cycling, etc.) and keep your heart rate in your target range throughout your workout. The routine is very simple: 2 minutes of warm up, followed by 26 minutes within your target heart range and you finish with a 2 minute cool down. Use the Heart Rate calculator to find your target heart rate and get started.
Here are some examples of cardio activities that you might find enjoyable:
- Running or jogging
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Uphill hiking
- Elliptical machine
- Rowing machine
30 Minutes - 3x/Week
Cardio training means thirty minutes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. You will need a heart rate monitor to ensure that you are staying within your Target Heart Rate.
| Start: | 2 minutes warm up | |
| Maintain: | 26 minutes within your Target Heart Rate | |
| Finish: | 2 minute cool down |
Choose from any of the following cardio exercises
- Treadmill or outdoor jog
- Elliptical machine
- Stair climber
- Swimming
- Stationary or outdoor bike
