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Featured Cardiovascular Article
The Many Health And Life-Saving Benefits Of Cardio!
By: Jeff Behar
Cardio (or aerobic exercise) refers to exercise that involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body. Learn what cardio is and its importance right here! 4135 Words - Date Added: Jun 04, 2008

10 Innovative & Fun Cardio Methods For Outside!
By: Shannon Clark
As the summer rolls around, it's a great idea to move your cardio workouts outside, taking in the fresh air and providing some fresh terrain. Here are 10 different methods you can do to help you progress optimally. Try these now! 1257 Words - Date Added: Jun 02, 2009

5 Great Benefits Of Cardiovascular Exercise!
By: Shannon Clark
Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation. Learn 5 key benefits of performing cardio right here! 1497 Words - Date Added: Apr 30, 2007

5 Unbeatable Forms Of Cardio For Greater Fat-Burning!
By: Alissa Carpio
Sure, you do cardio, right? Everybody who trains knows it's necessary to keep body fat levels low... Here are 5 types of cardio, motivation tips, and a sample cardio program to support your fat loss goals! 1627 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2009

600 Exercises: How Many Calories Are You Burning?
By: Other Writer
How many calories are you burning? Use our calculators to find out for over 600 exercises and activities! 686 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2003

A Circuit Method For Losing Body Fat And Showing The Six Pack.
By: Rudy Sleiman
Circuit training is an extremely effective method for speeding up the process of losing fat. Simple to say yes, but a definate challenge when put into practice. Read on to learn more about this method of training. 1432 Words - Date Added: Aug 25, 2005

Aerobics And Static Contraction Training
By: Pete Sisco
Get lean and stay lean! By combining aerobics with strength training you can transform your body in the shortest possible time, then keep it lean and muscular year round without starving yourself on a low calorie diet. 1074 Words - Date Added: Apr 01, 2003

Aerobics: An In-Depth Look!
By: Other Writer
Aerobic exercise, particularly aerobic dancing, is one of the most popular type of fitness activities. Aerobics classes, which give students the opportunity for continuous dancing and movement, are offered throughout the world... 2559 Words - Date Added: Mar 29, 2004

Are You Exercising Calories Away?
By: Shannon Clark
Almost any woman playing the weight loss game knows how vitally important daily calorie intake is. Learn about 3 problems with calorie restriction and cardio. 1739 Words - Date Added: Sep 18, 2007

Asthma And Cardio/Weightlifting
By: Danial Samar
Asthma has always been an enemy of mine. I have had it since I was 3 years old. When I started bodybuilding, I would have to occasionally stop and take a puff (not weed!) of my inhaler. 432 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Babyboomers - Cardio: Myths & Facts.
By: Richard Baldwin & Diane Fields
This week they are back with some question and answers from viewers! Learn the myths of cardio and why it is so important! Also learn how cardio can help you get the lean, sexy muscle mass that gives your metabolism a natural boost. 1634 Words - Date Added: Jan 28, 2003

Back To The Basics Of Cardio Exercise!
By: Nick Nilsson
The following is a short list of the most common forms of cardiovascular exercise, with the advantages and disadvantages of each one. 1766 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2003

Bare Minimum Training: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Regimen - (Part 6)
By: Bill Belfert
Moderate does not mean one hour and forty-five minutes, nor does it mean two hours. My idea of moderate is anywhere between 18 to 25 minutes, three times per week. That's it! 1427 Words - Date Added: Jan 01, 2008

Brandon Curry: Unleashed, Episode #9: Cardio And Muscle Recovery.
By: Other Writer
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry is back to finish up the series discussing techniques for show-ready conditioning. Troy Brewer favors circuit training for contest prep while Brandon usually sticks to the treadmill. Finally, get Alicia Marie's perspective on the subject. Date Added: Aug 24, 2009

Burn Fat Like A Blow Torch With High Octane Cardio (HOC)!
By: Mike Mahler
Lets face it. Most forms of cardio training are boring. When was the last time that you got excited about getting on a stair master or a treadmill? I get bored just thinking about using one of those machines. Enter the world of High Octane Cardio (HOC) and get ready to burn fat and increase endurance like nothing that you have ever tried before. 1711 Words - Date Added: Jun 27, 2003

Burning Fat With Cardio
By: Todd Fitchett
Everyone knows that a toned body with a low amount of body fat looks more appealing (and sexier) than a body that is hidden by an unwanted layer of adipose tissue (fat). 581 Words - Date Added: Nov 08, 2002

Cardio And Carbs: Two Important Factors Often Left Out.
By: Shannon Clark
Trying to lose weight, gain muscle or both? Read on and learn about the benefits of adding both cardio and carbs to your current program. 1826 Words - Date Added: Nov 11, 2004

Cardio Circuit Training
By: Ben Black
The wonder of CCT is that you can perform as many exercises as you want in limitless combinations in the convenience of your own room. Now that you don't have any excuses, it's time to get some cardio in! 1067 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2003

Cardio Conundrum - So Many Ways To Lose Fat For Summer!
By: Jaime Filer
This article will explain the different types of cardio you can do to get that 'Beach Worthy' body. Here's a functional list of the many different types of cardio and different ways to do them. Speed up fat loss for summer now! 1850 Words - Date Added: May 28, 2008

Cardio For Bodybuilders
By: Bryan Locke
Similar to resistance training, there is science involved with cardio to heighten its results. The amount of bodyfat lost is in direct relation to the number of fat burning elements you zero in on. 783 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2002

Cardio For Fat Loss, Part 2: How Do I Do Interval Training?
By: Darin Steen
Do you want to know how to implement interval cardio? To clear up any confusion I've layed out exactly what you can do to perform this training to maximize benefits and fat loss! Get more right here. 2879 Words - Date Added: Mar 12, 2009

Cardio For Fat Loss: Interval Training Beats Out Low Intensity!
By: Darin Steen
Interval cardio is 4-6 challenges that are 60-90 second bursts of exercise with rest periods in between. Here's why you should try it, including fat loss, downfall of low intensity exercise and ways of doing the intervals. Learn more. 2971 Words - Date Added: Jan 28, 2009

Cardio For Optimal Fat Loss: Structure & Methods!
By: Sam Glauber
Since most of you are not interested in becoming marathon runners over the next ten weeks I'll show you how to structure your cardio program for optimal fat loss. Use the following training methods to optimize fat loss and more! 1145 Words - Date Added: Nov 17, 2008

Cardio In The Mourning
By: Randy Herring
I am a firm believer in doing and accomplishing more work in less time while exercising whether gaining muscle, losing fat or both. It is no doubt, then, I opt to fuel up before exercising. 768 Words - Date Added: Jun 25, 2002

Cardio Super Feature: What Is Cardio, How To Make It Fun & More.
By: Other Writer
Welcome to the cardio super feature. Here you will have easy access to the best cardio methods for fat loss, general health, endurance and more. Get the latest cardio workouts for your ipod here. 914 Words - Date Added: Apr 30, 2007

Cardio... Sucks! Learn To Make It Fun.
By: Jason Bennett
All these ways are great for burning fat. The treadmill, stair master, elliptical thing, and bike seem to be popular. But, if you are anything like me, cardio sucks ass and it's the last thing you want to do, ever... 1340 Words - Date Added: Feb 24, 2004

Cardio: Low Intensity Or High Intensity?
By: Shane Giese
Many people don't understand the benefits of cardio or how low intensity cardio is much different than high intensity cardio. In order to understand how these are different, I will first have to explain some things to you first. 1123 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

CARDIOlternatives - Make Your Cardio Fun!
By: Tanji Johnson
Cardio is not just about running and using cardio machines, it is about participating in ideas that get your heart rate up. Let me provide you with some CARDIOlternatives to enhance your cardio workouts. 2792 Words - Date Added: Apr 14, 2004

Cardiovascular Exercise Basics.
By: Hugo Rivera
In order for aerobic exercise to be effective, it needs to be performed within the fat burning zone. Read right here to get some of the best fat burning cardio activities. 1869 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2005

Cardiovascular Exercise Safety Precautions!
By: Maia Appleby
Your enjoyment of day-to-day and physical activities will also greatly benefit because you will have more stamina, less fatigue and less risk of injury. However, there are several precautions you should take to help maximize exercise safety. Learn what they are! 921 Words - Date Added: Sep 26, 2003

Cardiovascular Training For Bodybuilders.
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
While dieting for a bodybuilding competition, the ultimate goal is to lose body fat while maintaining the amount of muscle you have. Here are some sample routines to make sure you get adequate cardio. 1151 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2007

Cardiovascular Training For Wrestlers - Part 1.
By: Mike Fry - Grapplers Gym
In part 1 of this series on cardiovascular training we will look at the body from the heart, muscles, and lungs. Let’s take a look at how exercise affect’s the body... 838 Words - Date Added: Nov 17, 2004

Cardiovascular Training For Wrestlers - Part 2.
By: Mike Fry - Grapplers Gym
In part 2 of our series on cardiovascular training we have made a change to our program so we can take a deeper look at cardiovascular training by going inside the different types of endurance that we as wrestlers use... 1574 Words - Date Added: Nov 18, 2004

Cardiovascular Training Tips - Improve Your General Health!
By: Skip La Cour
Whether your goal is to improve your general health, the way your body looks, or both, cardiovascular training should be integrated into your fitness regimen. Learn more right here about why cardiovascular exercise is important. 1161 Words - Date Added: Dec 08, 2005

Chase That Oreo - Use Realistic Cardio & Resistance Training Methods.
By: Rich Butkevic
You ever go into the gym and see a lady on the elliptical going at a leisurely pace and reading Ladies Home Journal? Get some insight and tips on what you can do to make your training sessions really work for you. Also learn about PLE - Read on for more. 2449 Words - Date Added: Sep 28, 2006

Circuit Training for Women
By: Sherry Gideons
Cut workout time in half and improve cardiovascular conditioning in minimal time. 1740 Words - Date Added: Feb 20, 2002

Clean Cardio!
By: Par Deus
By: Marc Lobliner. Beach season is right around the corner. This year, you’re gonna do it right. Go to the beach, take off the shirt, and stand proud as all of the beautiful women gawk at your Greek-Godlike body. That’s where Clean Cardio comes in. Gone are the days of slaving over the treadmill! 910 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2004

Coronary Heart Disease - The Shocking Truth!
By: Jeff Behar
Coronary heart disease (CHD), a type of cardiovascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women. Learn more. 2210 Words - Date Added: Apr 01, 2008

Dance Dance Revolution: A New Cardio Method.
By: Pamela Micks
Can playing videogames actually mean fat loss? Yes with a game called Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) you can burn calories while having fun. Learn more... 1372 Words - Date Added: Jan 25, 2005

Fast-Cardio Or Slow-Cardio? The True Answer Without Exogenous Bias.
By: Ivan Blazquez
I will explain why HIIT and HIT are the two best hands-down ways to get super ripped AND massive. Here I will explain in detail and without bias why cardio is so important... especially for natural competitors! 3147 Words - Date Added: Oct 15, 2007

Fat Loss: Cardio Timing!
By: Jeff Behar
Jeff Behar answers a reader's question about the best times to do cardio and how much should be done. Learn from the best! 1828 Words - Date Added: Aug 25, 2004

FitBiz Podcast Interview: Cardiovascular Health With Bob Quast.
By: Tom Perkins
This week, Tom Perkins and Dave DePew get the inside scoop on the business end of the Fitness industry from Bob Quast! Learn about his success as the Senior Director for Cardiovascular Product Management at Life Fitness, and much more here... 459 Words - Date Added: Jan 25, 2007

Get Creative With Your Cardio!
By: Kelly Baggett
We all know the benefits of cardiovascular work or high intensity cardiovascular training. Perhaps just as important it builds and trains our aerobic systems so that capillarization is improved and blood flow to the working muscles during weight training is increased. Check out these different training methods to use as a cardio substitute... 1245 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2004

Get Optimal Results With My Approach To Morning Cardio!
By: Tim Wescott
Most bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts, and personal trainers, will tell you that the best time to do cardio is early in the morning, on an empty stomach. 'm here to say they are off base. Blow torch your fat with these intense cardio tips! 1016 Words - Date Added: Dec 12, 2007

Get Up And Go With JNL: Episode 5 - Why Cardio Is Essential!
By: Jennifer Nicole Lee
In this fifth episode, beautiful Jennifer Nicole Lee explains how cardio is beneficial in your quest for a slim, sexy body, and discusses her top 3 reasons why it is essential to your daily routine! 275 Words - Date Added: Apr 22, 2009

Getting In Shape (GPP And SPP) - With Exercise Guides!
By: Josh Henkin
Seems as though everyone in the gym, on the track, in the spinning class are all trying to get in shape. Get in shape for what? What does this all too common saying actually mean? To be honest, being in shape means different things for different people. How can YOU get in shape? 620 Words - Date Added: Jun 17, 2002

Getting the Most Out of Your Cardio
By: Anthony Church
When it comes time to show all your painstaking, hard-earned muscle you don't want to plainly display it. You want to put it all up front, every single rip, tear, and cut you've forged deep into your muscles, for everyone to see. 1502 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Getting Your Workout And Cardio Plan In Line For The New Year!
By: Shannon Clark
Some may want to diet hard and lose the last bit of body fat while others will want to change their training routine. This is a great time to make changes to your training routine for maximum results! Here are some suggestions. 1257 Words - Date Added: Dec 26, 2006

Give Me Your Best Shot! Boxing As Cardio.
By: Anita Ramsey
You will exert more energy and release all the day's tension from on the job when your hitting that bag as hard as you can. 1220 Words - Date Added: Sep 26, 2001

GPP For The Non-Athlete: Creative Conditioning For Everyone!
By: Andy Chasse
Get creative with your conditioning. Try GPP. Realize all of the benefits of cardio activity and strength training benefits through this simple activity! Here are some great examples that everyone can benefit from. 1300 Words - Date Added: Jun 22, 2009

Heart Matters: Are You Training Your Heart?
By: Jeremy Likness
Instead of relying on cookie-cutter formulas, you can use your heart as an interactive gauge to tailor your workouts to your own unique body. Learn that the heart matters and use the powerful information it provides to build your peak physique. 2705 Words - Date Added: Nov 12, 2003

High Intensity Conditioning - The E.A.T.S. Way!
By: EliteAthleteTraining.com
High intensity training or HIC is another way of reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular function for elite athletes. However, with this type of program you may be able to do it in less time. Get the details right here. 1066 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2005

High Intensity Conditioning For Maximum Performance!
By: SportSpecific.com
Try this brand new high-intensity conditioning program guaranteed to get you into the best shape, regardless of the sport you play! The program includes sample treadmill and bike programs with exact speed, heart rate zones and resistance. 818 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2003

High Intensity Interval Training!
By: Jeremy L.
What if I told you that you could burn more fat by doing less cardio? Well, with High Intensity Interval Training you can do just that, burn more fat while spending less time in the gym. In this article I will explain how to get the best results from this new and cutting-edge type of cardiovascular training. 692 Words - Date Added: Jun 20, 2003

High Repetition Clean And Jerks: Intense Cardio for Serious Athletes!
By: Mike Mahler
If you are afraid of hard work and don't want your heart rate to go through the roof, then leave this exercise for the real tough men and women and join the next spinning class at your gym. For the others, read on... 575 Words - Date Added: Jan 27, 2003

High-Intensity Sprinting To Increase HGH!
By: Phil Campbell
Whatever the method, the goal is to reach all four critical benchmarks during fitness training necessary for HGH release. 840 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2002

How Can One Create A Walking Workout?
By: Workout Of The Week
People love to walk. Maybe they do it for exercise, to get a breathe of fresh air, or to take their dog out. Walking can not only be enjoyable, but also a good form of cardio. How can one create a walking workout routine? 4707 Words - Date Added: May 03, 2006

How Can One Track Their Cardio Progress?
By: Topic Of The Week
How can one track their cardio progress? It's easy to check how one is progressing in their strength training but cardio is a little harder. Take action now and apply the following ideas to improve your cardio! 3160 Words - Date Added: Jan 06, 2009

How Can You Make Cardio Fun?
By: Topic Of The Week
How can you make cardio fun? If you want to have fun then try these cardio tips & ideas right here! These include running, boxing, sand volleyball and many others to spice up your cardio! 2077 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2007

I Can't Do It? Making It Through Your Cardio Session.
By: Derek Charlebois
Exercise, especially cardio, has a lot to do with your mind. If you do not believe in yourself, then you will not be able to accomplish what you set out to do. 1068 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Interval Training For Weight Loss!
By: Maia Appleby
The theory behind interval training is this: By mixing bursts of high intensity work with low intensity periods of recovery, you're overloading both the aerobic and anaerobic systems at the same time, getting the benefits of both aspects of training simultaneously. Learn why it works and how to work it into your routine! 1168 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2003

Is Cardio Anabolic?
By: Glen Danbury
The word cardio for most bodybuilders strikes fear into the heart. Fear not, for cardio could be the key for unlocking potential growth. Learn why... 1589 Words - Date Added: Apr 29, 2004

Jamie's Plyo Card Routine - 15 Is The Magic Number!
By: Jamie Eason
Perform 2 sets of the following exercises all in a row. Use a deck of cards, with the jokers still in the deck, and flip 3 each time. This can be a fun way to get through your Plyometrics! Try it. 273 Words - Date Added: Apr 11, 2008

Keeping Cardio Interesting By Making The Most Of Summer Weather!
By: Rebecca Slatt
Both summer & fall are a great time to get outside and get some fresh air. Here is a list of exciting cardio training ideas to change up your cardio routine and take advantage of the weather! Read on for more. 1869 Words - Date Added: Sep 20, 2006

Kicking Your Outdoor Cardio Workouts Up A Notch!
By: Shannon Clark
With the nature of outdoor activities there are ways you can make changes to the cardio you do or increase the intensity of your workout. The following options can be used as outdoor substitutions to your cardio... 1161 Words - Date Added: Apr 20, 2007

Lisa's Interval Training Rocks!
By: Lisa Moser
Training to lose fat isn't always easy to maintain. With the amount of aerobic exercise that has to be done each week, it can get boring, and become unfocused. Well there is hope. You can still get a kick-butt aerobic workout and not be bored at the same time. It's called Interval Training. 1100 Words - Date Added: Feb 23, 2004

Low-Intensity Cardio For High-Intensity Fat Loss!
By: Marc Lobliner
The debate will never die! Some trainers and experts are pro High Intensity (HIIT) due to its ability to stimulate hormones similar to those stimulated during weight training... Learn more! 1376 Words - Date Added: Aug 30, 2007

Maximize Your Results: Part 4!
By: James Cipriani
In part four, we are going to answer all of these questions. Read it, execute the information presented to you and reap the rewards. 2089 Words - Date Added: Apr 26, 2003

MAXIMum Cardio!
By: Jeremy Likness
Cardiovascular exercise is an important component of general health. There are many methods for training which all have their advantages. You should learn what works for you and what you truly enjoy so that you will continue to perform cardio and reap benefits of good health. 2303 Words - Date Added: Dec 03, 2003

Never Do Aerobics Again!
By: Josh Henkin
There may be methods that could cause faster and greater fat loss than traditional aerobic training. The answer to this question lies in examining the research of traditional aerobic activity. 2012 Words - Date Added: Jan 09, 2002

No Equipment? No Problem!
By: Mat D.
First of all, I recommend that you join a gym if you possibly can. I've written this article, though, because I know a lot of people don't live near gyms or cannot afford the membership fees. 1334 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Not All Cardio Is Created Equal!
By: Mike Hajoway
Performing cardio at a fat burning rate is much more beneficial to your body both physically and mentally. Everyone should do cardiovascular training because it is great for your health and, most of all, builds character. 1741 Words - Date Added: Dec 22, 2003

Perfect Abs, Cutting Up, And A KICK ASS Cardio Workout!
By: Bryan Kenny
The secret to cutting up is cardio, the more you do, the more fat you'll burn, and don't get me wrong you still gotta do your weight training. 636 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Prescription For Cardio Haters.
By: Christopher Mohr
My fitness goal was to add more cardio to my regimen. I typically did some cardiovascular work a few days a week, but I dreaded that 30-40 minutes on the machines. Learn how to get your cardio done... 1274 Words - Date Added: Jan 25, 2005

Priming The Cardio System!
By: Matt Danielsson
One area that often lags is the cardiovascular system. It is not only healthy to get your heart and lungs in shape, it may also help you do better in key exercises like squats, deadlifts or leg presses. Learn why and how! 1699 Words - Date Added: Feb 20, 2004

Push Your Fat-Burning To The Limit And Get Shredded!
By: MuscleTech
It's a two-round knockout! From gut-wrenching, early morning training sessions to intense dieting - this is what a serious athlete has to do. With these effective methods you're guaranteed to hit the beach in top condition. 1690 Words - Date Added: Jan 24, 2008

Rebuilding Ron Lester, Episode #9: Beach Workout.
By: Rob Riches
Ready to get back on track to achieving his goals, Ron follows Rob to the beach for a workout in the sand. Rob analyzes the workout with a software program. Date Added: Aug 26, 2009

Revving Up Your Summer Calorie Burn: Outdoor Activities Blast Fat Fast!
By: Shannon Clark
With summer rapidly approaching, many individuals are going to be diving head first into aggressive fat loss programs... Here are 7 summer activities that are fun and sure to meet your fat burning cardio needs. Try them out! 1333 Words - Date Added: Jun 01, 2009

Roadwork: The Kettlebell Way!
By: Mike Mahler
Roadwork is a brutal form of training that separates the real men from the girly men. Learn what it is and how to use this as your cardio! 589 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2003

Skipping: A Fun Fitness Activity Not Just For Kids!
By: Maia Appleby
One woman shares how she rediscovered a fun activity from her childhood. Today, many others are joining her in becoming fit through skipping. Find out how skipping can replace running in your routine! 1237 Words - Date Added: Nov 12, 2003

Slow Cardio: Great Technique Or Bad Advice?
By: Bob Cicherillo
There have been many questions asked online and PM to me lately as the competition season has crept upon us. One of the more frequently asked questions is what kind of cardio is the best for getting ripped? 1117 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2004

Smart Cardio For Strength, Mass & Fat Loss!
By: Charles Staley
If you're a typical guy who loves to lift big weights, but considers anything over 3 reps to be endurance training, you might not be interested in this article. However, if you can bench press a Buick but get winded when you bend down to tie your shoes, maybe I have an audience. 3100 Words - Date Added: Apr 20, 2004

Spring Training - High Intensity Intervals.
By: Dave Draper
If you have been sitting on the couch for the last 20 years then you will probably not want to start exercising in this fashion. HIIT seems to have proven itself as an efficient method of getting cardio in during the day. Read on for more. 1057 Words - Date Added: Sep 06, 2005

Stubborn Muscle Hypertrophy Workouts - Abs & Cardio (Chapters 9-10)
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
You strive to create a symmetrical, proportional physique. This book will lay out step-by-step training routines specifically created to bring up lagging muscles' development. These chapters focus on abs and cardio! 1365 Words - Date Added: May 02, 2008

Take Your Physique To The Next Level With Cardio!
By: Chris Zaino
From personal experience I have found cardiovascular exercise is a valuable part of my diet and exercise program during off-season and pre-contest time. Follow these tips and remember, cardio alone will not do the trick, you must have the right diet and training regime to complete the picture. 1663 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Take Your Training To The Next Level This Summer!
By: Ginger Redeker
With the winter months behind us, now is a great time to take advantage of the warmer weather by taking your cardio sessions outside. Get ready to take your training up a notch with this summer-time workout. 1156 Words - Date Added: Apr 09, 2007

Ten Cardio Tips
By: Danial Samar
These are some things that should be done to have your cardio sessions be rewarding and not harmful (concerning your muscles). I have come along these time and time again, from different sources like AST-Sports, Discussion boards, and some books. 650 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

The 7 Basic Types of Cardiovascular Training.
By: Nick Nilsson
There are a number of types of cardiovascular training which can help you meet your fitness goals. Here are 7 of the most commonly used cardiovascular training types. 715 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2003

The BEEP Test: Is This The Most Effective Form Of Cardio EVER?
By: Josh Dickinson
For all of us, who have been involved in team sports in our adolescents, no doubt you have used 'shuttle runs' as part of your training program. The beep test is a test used by Physical Training Instructors to assess the fitness of soldiers. Learn what it is and if it will work for you! 1284 Words - Date Added: Apr 26, 2004

The End Of Painfully Boring Cardio Workouts.
By: Mike Mahler
I am going to cover three highly effective fat loss programs in this article: PHA, HOC, and the Descending Sets Program. Beware - Some of these are not for the faint of heart. Try them out, your body will thank you. 2832 Words - Date Added: Mar 21, 2006

The Facts About Aerobic Response.
By: Dr. David Ryan
Learn some of the main reasons why doing cardio twice a day or after a workout may be more beneficial in burning fat and not muscle. There are also a number of facts here that may surprise you. Try not to get mad when you read this. 3770 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2005

The Importance of Cardio
By: John Lemare
I'm sure most of you reading this hate cardio. I actually for the first two weeks enjoyed getting up at 5.30am to go for a 30 minute jog but then I realized why so many of you hate cardio. 1079 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2002

The Many Health And Life-Saving Benefits Of Cardio!
By: Jeff Behar
Cardio (or aerobic exercise) refers to exercise that involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body. Learn what cardio is and its importance right here! 4135 Words - Date Added: Jun 04, 2008

The No-Frills Cardio Challenge - How To Lose Twice The Fat In Half The Time!
By: Muscle Media
Most people wouldn't call cardio 'fun,' but believe it or not, sometimes increasing the challenge makes it more interesting, and possibly more beneficial. Welcome to the world of cardio. Get some straight talk right here. 1687 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2005

The Outdoor Summer Fun Workout!
By: ISSA
Need an outdoor summer fun workout? Here it comes! This workout is for people who want to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time with their own outdoor circuit training. 435 Words - Date Added: Jul 30, 2003

The Skinny On Aerobic Training!
By: David Knowles
In this article, I am going to present my thoughts on optimal intensity, duration, frequency, and modality. At the end, I will give you information on the best way to achieve both fat-loss and health benefits via aerobic training in terms of each topic. 2197 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2003

The Truth Behind Cardiovascular Exercise And Spot Reducing!
By: Peggy Schoolcraft
Many of our experts can tell you what works for them but relating it to you and your individual biochemical structure is another. 1354 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2002

THE U.S. Navy SEAL Workout.
By: Brent Vlcek
The SEALs take a different approach to training, they are concerned with strength and endurance, not symmetry and hair loss products. 943 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

The Ultimate Aerobic Activity!
By: Randy Herring
I want to share with you the ultimate aerobic activity that most anyone can do. It only requires one to MOVE to get fit in the shortest amount of time and a little ingenuity to keep it interesting. Race-walking! 1022 Words - Date Added: Mar 05, 2003

The Warhorse On Ice: Power Without Performance!
By: Coach Sonnon
What is performance breathing and what can it do for you? Also, find out the six primary protocols of performance breathing... 1060 Words - Date Added: May 26, 2004

The Wonderful Forms of Cardio
By: Ben
Some people love doing cardio but about 99% of people hate it. It's hard, annoying and you don't get the same enjoyment from it as you do from lifting but believe me in some stages of your bodybuilding career, cardio is much more important than lifting. Date Added: Apr 01, 2002

Think You're Tuff: A Circuit Training Challenge!
By: Shannon Clark
Do you think you are tuff? Then I challenge you to give this workout a try. I can guarantee, unless you are a top notch conditioned athlete, this circuit training routine will give you a run for your money. Place your bets! 1279 Words - Date Added: Oct 06, 2005

Train Insane With Kane, Episode #30: Insane Rowing.
By: Kane Sumabat
Kane starts off today with some nice deadlifts, but watch how focused he gets once he gets on a cardio rowing machine and takes care to outperform the girl next to him. Turns out it could be a new training partner. Just to keep things interesting, Kane tries out some plyo, kettlebells, and medicine ball throws. Nice camera work guys. Date Added: Sep 10, 2009

Training The Energy Systems!
By: John Berardi
Have you ever noticed the ultra-lean, heavily muscled physiques of sprint type athletes (100m runners, running backs, speed skaters) and wondered why your training hasn't produced such a result? After all, you train with weights 3-5x per week to build muscle. And you do a couple of moderate intensity cardio workouts to burn fat. Learn why... 2059 Words - Date Added: Apr 16, 2004

Trim Your Waistline With High Intensity Training!
By: Nick Nilsson
What Do You Mean Low-Intensity Training Isn't The Best For Fat Burning? Find out why high-intensity training may be your best bet for trimming your waistline. 1079 Words - Date Added: Jul 08, 2003

Understanding The Science Behind Interval Training: Part 1.
By: Michael Kurilla
This three part article will review the basics of exercise physiology in order to understand the role of fuel selection (fat versus carb burning) within the context of an overall aerobic conditioning program. 4415 Words - Date Added: May 08, 2003

Water Exercise: The Coolest Workout!
By: Maia Appleby
Do you want to enjoy your outdoor summer exercise without that sweaty, sticky feeling? How about hopping in the pool and doing your workout the luxurious way? The pool just might be the only place where you can do cardiovascular work, toning and stretching without even feeling like you've broken a sweat! 1333 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2003

Weight Training for Women Part I.
By: Other Writer
Weight training is the easiest and fastest way to improve your female shape! You can gain strength, while getting a lean and toned body. Get the maximum info on female training! 364 Words - Date Added: Mar 01, 2001

Weights Or Cardio: What's It Going To Be?
By: Nick Nilsson
Knowing how to balance cardio with weight training can be one of the most challenging aspects of putting together your training program. Learn how to do it here. 2034 Words - Date Added: Oct 21, 2003

What Is The Best Cardio Workout For Burning Off Fat?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best cardio workout for burning off fat? Our forum members chime in once again and give you some great reasons to try HIIT. What is it? Get the latest right here! Includes workouts, supplementation ideas and the importance of water! 4403 Words - Date Added: May 08, 2007

What Is The Best High Intensity Cardio Workout?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best high intensity cardio workout? Doing cardio is better than not doing any cardio at all. Get some great training ideas and fundamentals for high intensity cardio right here. 3438 Words - Date Added: Aug 01, 2007

What Is The Best HIIT Workout?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best HIIT workout? High Intensity Interval Training has become a popular way to burn more fat, improve endurance, and build strength. This article goes into detail about the routines, benefits, results, and how it compares... 5398 Words - Date Added: Jul 13, 2006

What Type Of Cardio Program Should You Follow?
By: Topic Of The Week
If you are looking to lose fat, you know you have to have a great weight training, nutrition, and supplement program to get the fastest results. You also know you will have to do cardio. What cardio program should you follow? 8830 Words - Date Added: Apr 01, 2005

When Is The Best Time To Do Cardio?
By: Topic Of The Week
When is the best time to do cardio? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 17444 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2005

Which Cardio Methods Melt Fat The Fastest?
By: David Robson
What are the benefits and which methods are best when it comes to aerobic training? I will discuss those in detail right here. Included are sample aerobic activities and guidlines to follow. Learn more now! 3622 Words - Date Added: Jun 01, 2006

Why Do I Need Cardio?
By: AnimalPak
Learn why cardio is a must for bodybuilders and what these bodybuilding experts think about cardio. Find out what the EXPERTS think! 1991 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2003

Why Hill Sprints Are The Fastest Way Of Getting Strong, Fast, And Lean.
By: Charles Staley
We've put together a great list of the top eight most compelling reasons to incorporate hill sprinting and the benefits that go along with it. In addition we have some exercises and ideas for designing a training routine using this method. Check it out! 1804 Words - Date Added: Jul 11, 2006

Why Walking Won't Cut It For Fat Loss!
By: Jesse Cannone
With obesity and disease increasing dramatically, many fitness experts are recommending walking for weight loss and fitness. Some are even going so far as saying that walking is the best way to burn fat and lose weight. I strongly disagree with this and am going to show you why walking is NOT effective at burning off body fat. 1133 Words - Date Added: Oct 22, 2003

Why Your Cardiovascular Workouts Might Be A Big Waste Of Your Time!
By: Jesse Cannone
What if I were to tell you that most if not all of the cardiovascular exercise you do was worthless? Well, guess what… over 50% of the people who perform cardio in an attempt to burn fat are wasting their time… hours and hours of it! Are you one of them? Find out why and what you need to do! 1340 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2003

Working Out Together!
By: Ben C.
Dedication and motivation as you've probably noticed from my previous articles, I place a high importance on dedication and motivation - they ARE the keys to bodybuilding and without them you won't succeed. 1027 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2002

Your 12-Week Daily Video Trainer - Thursday, Week 10!
By: Your 12-Week Daily Video Trainer
Kris Gethin is your own Daily Personal Trainer! Today we will discuss the reason for cardio and why it is necessary to follow the plan exactly. 259 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2009

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