This may seem cliché but, Running/Jogging is the best cardio to lose weight. However, if you are like me and just DO NOT like running/jogging, anything will do; walking, elliptical machines, bicycling, etc.

Hope that was helpful!

Have a good day and a great week!!

I have a trainer, and she told be that the best Cardio exercise you can do is the elliptical as it is easy on your joints and resembles running. To make it a harder cardio workout, she told me to put it on a setting that was hard but not too hard, them do a 5 minute warm up and then I give it my all for 30 seconds then you back off for a minute and a half then give it your all again for 30 seconds. 15 minutes of this intense cardio workout is equivalent to 45 minutes of just a regular cardio workout on the elliptical. Don't forget to do a 5 minute cool down when you are done! and drink lots of water!

Please note this is more likely going to work for people who really enjoy working out, and for people who like to challenge themselves.

Zumba is fun but for me it just doesn't get my heart rate up enough to consider it serious cardio. When I'm not running I love using the elliptical. It's super easy on my knees and I can get a fantastic workout in. Cycle classes are great as well. If you have a good instructor the hour goes by fast!

What about strength training? I need to incorportate that into my week but don't know where to start.

What about strength training? I need to incorportate that into my week but don't know where to start.

I enjoy Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (cause I can't afford a trainer and the gym). It's a great workout DVD, and give you some basic strength moves. It also gave me sexier muscles in the 37 days it took me to complete it. All I started with were 3 and 5 pound dumbbells.

Thank you I will try that!