Cardio Day Ideas - Beginner Low Impact?

RaeYballe

Hey, guys. I'm looking for 15-minute cardio ideas. I want to add some variety during my cardio days (Tues/Thurs).

Here's my challenge. I'm just starting my fitness journey. I'm trying to keep my routine low impact. I also don't have the attention span to walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes straight right now.

I usually do some form of intervals on the treadmill for 15 minutes. Another 10 minutes of core exercises. But I'd like to vary my routine to keep it interesting.

Ideas?

TavistockToad

Swimming

quiksylver296

I see many advocating Leslie Sansone's walking videos.

camoballerina91

Maybe some beginner dance videos, aerobics, or hiking.

I just did a google search and a lot of options popped up, here's the link: https://www.google.com/?ion=1&espv=2#q=low impact cardio.

Hope this helps

TeaBea

quiksylver296 wrote: »

I see many advocating Leslie Sansone's walking videos.

This^

Leslie Sansone & Jessica Smith have lots of "walking" style videos. These are basically low impact aerobics without the choreography (no dance steps to learn).

https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia

https://www.youtube.com/user/jessicasmithtv

There are lots on DVD too. Check Amazon or Target (for Leslie)....or your local library.

jdhcm2006

Walking is an amazing form of low impact cardio.

karenr1126

Zumba. It can be low or high impact, you decide. I go to a class but you can get videos or check it out on You Tube.

coreyreichle

How about walking outside, instead of on a treadmill? I hate the dreadmill personally, running/walking outdoors is fun.

CincyNeid

Cycling, Swimming, Elliptical, hiking.

caradack1985

If you want indoor, fitness blender has loads of low impact workouts, it's what I'm using. Also walking or biking are good if you want to get outdoors.

RaeYballe

Thanks for all the suggestions.

As for why I don't walk outside: I live in Texas where the temps at over 100F even at 7p. Hahaha! It's brutal out there.

RaeYballe

I do swim right now and when I'm able I join a water aerobics class. I love the water exercises. So easy on the joints.

My challenge is when I'm by myself in the gym. What do I do to break up the monotony of the treadmill/elliptical/rower? There are people who can stay on those machines for close to an hour. I'm bored by minute 12...

Does anyone incorporate battle ropes (I'm thinking of doing that)? Are there other exercises that can keep my heart rate up that also force my brain and body to learn new moves?

RaeYballe

caradack1985 wrote: »

If you want indoor, fitness blender has loads of low impact workouts, it's what I'm using. Also walking or biking are good if you want to get outdoors.

Thanks! I'll check out fitness blender.

DancingMoosie

Here are some links to youtube videos:
https://youtube.com/results?search_query=denise+austin+low+impact+aerobics
https://youtube.com/results?search_query=leslie+sansone
https://youtube.com/watch?v=OwVqStjPYQ0
https://youtube.com/watch?v=9H9qdpUzu4M

BrianSharpe

Do you have access to a rowing machine?

RaeYballe

TeaBea wrote: »

quiksylver296 wrote: »

I see many advocating Leslie Sansone's walking videos.

This^

Leslie Sansone & Jessica Smith have lots of "walking" style videos. These are basically low impact aerobics without the choreography (no dance steps to learn).

https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia

https://www.youtube.com/user/jessicasmithtv

There are lots on DVD too. Check Amazon or Target (for Leslie)....or your local library.

I need to check those out for weekend workouts! Thanks for the suggestions!

RaeYballe

BrianSharpe wrote: »

Do you have access to a rowing machine?

I do. Any suggestions? Sometimes I'll do 15 on treadmill and 15 on the rowing machine.