How to get a better cardio work out

Running a gym I see people working out incorrectly all the time.

Most people hop on a machine and just go through the motions thinking that all they need to do is reach their set time. What they don’t realize is that by making a few minor adjustments, they can have much greater results. If you watch people work out on an AMT, EFX or Arc Trainer, you will notice that most people, if not all, are bouncing up and down. Next time you are on one of these machines; try keeping your upper body from moving at all so that your lower body is doing all the work. You will feel your quads burn and you will start sweating much more. Now, if you hold the handle bars and lean back while keeping your upper body still and using only your lower body you will feel your hamstrings and glutes burn. Mix it up throughout your work out and you will get the best of both worlds. If you are using a machine with movable arms, you can move your arms but try to keep your head from going up and down moving only your arms and legs.
Just remember, Mind/Body connection. You need to keep your mind focused on your body throughout your work out. You need to focus on the muscles you wish to target while doing the exercise and be sure not to slack off. Keep your abs and glutes engaged throughout your work out as well. If you go into another world and don’t pay any attention, you will not get as good a result as you would if you stay focused. Be sure to keep your body in proper alignment too. This will keep you from putting unnecessary pressure on your joints and help prevent injury.

Try it and you will feel the difference immediately and see the results faster.

Have fun!!!