8 Best Cardio Workouts You Can Do At Home

Posted on November 14, 2017

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Cardio workouts are an important component of your health and wellbeing. You do not
have to spend hours at the gym to maintain your cardiovascular health and lose weight
in the process. You can implement an effective cardio workout at home, even if you do
not have a lot of space or equipment to do so.
The first thing you need to know is what is cardio? The basic definition is any exercise
that increases your heart rate, which opens up the possibility to much more than just
running or brisk walking! The following are a list of some of the best cardio workouts
that you can add to your exercise regiment without having to leave your home.

1. Burpees
Burpees might be the dread of CrossFit pros, but they do provide a killer cardio
workout in a short period of time. You do not need any equipment or a lot of space,
making them a great cardio workout at home. To do a burpee, alternate between a
plank position and jumping forward in the air. Make sure that your hands are flat on the
ground and your back straight. In just 10 minutes, you can burn more than 100 calories.
We recommend starting slow and working your way up to 10 minutes or more to avoid
injury.

2. Jump Rope
Do you have fond memories of jumping rope as a kid? Well, you can bring that into
your workouts by jumping rope at home. Jumping rope is often considered the best
cardio workout and is used for cross training by many athletes. You can do it almost
anywhere with just a simple jump rope you can buy in many locations, which is why it
is a great cardio workout at home. If you jump rope for only 20 minutes, you can burn
about 220 calories. Although you might have memories of jumping for long periods of
time as a kid with no problem, you also want to work your way up to the full 20
minutes.

3. Jumping Jacks
Another cardio workout at home that might bring you back to your childhood is
jumping jacks. Similar to burpees, doing jumping jacks for 10 minutes straight can burn
around 100 calories. You can easily integrate jumping jacks into a circuit training that
includes some of the other exercises on this page, such as burpees, jumping rope and
squat jumps. With no equipment necessary, you can perform jumping jacks anywhere
at any time.

4. Squat Jumps
Another great cardio exercise that you can do alone or as part of a cardio circuit is
squat jumps. As their name implies, you start out in a squat and then jump up, trying to
get as high as possible, and then land back in the squat. It is high impact, especially on
your knees, so care is needed when you are a beginner or if you are suffering a knee
injury.

5. Kickboxing
Want to feel the burn in a more organized cardio session? Then try kickboxing, the best
cardio workout to do at home. Kickboxing is a combination of karate and boxing which
is excellent for not only cardio but also strength straining. You can use some
equipment, such as a punching bag and exercise video, or you can do it on your own if
you already have some skills. In addition to burning around 100 calories per 10 minutes
of working out, you also can get rid of your stress and aggression.

6. Dancing
Looking to have some fun with your cardio workout at home? Then put on some music
and do some dancing. Anything that gets your heart pumping exercises your
cardiovascular system, and certain dance moves also help to build muscle. Be sure to
have the best men’s workout leggings for those new moves. If you want a more
structured lesson, you can find free dance exercise videos to watch: from Latin Dance
to Ballet Body Sculpting to Hip Hop.

7. Running the Stairs

Another cardio workout at home is stair running, as long as you have some stairs
nearby. Stair workouts help you build strength and power in your lower body and gets
the heart rate pumping. Challenge yourself with mini intervals by alternating between a
regular stair run and sideways stair run to burn more calories even after your workout.
Make sure you have the best workout shoes for men so you can also perform some
stair exercises if you have a single stair somewhere, or if you purchase a special
stepping stool for exercising like the Tone Fitness Aerobic Stepper or The Step Original
Aerobic Platform.
8. Jogging in Place
You do not need to head outside or hit the treadmill to get the benefits of running;
simply jogging in place in your home provides many of the same benefits. Of course,
you might find it boring to run in place for an extensive length of time. That is why
most people incorporate jogging in place with other exercises, such as burpees, jump
ropes or strength training for a complete workout.

For an excellent exercise program, mix it up. Include several rounds of some of the
above workouts for a solid 20 – 30-minute session that will also burn fat and build
muscle. You can find online videos for cardio routines that incorporate many of these
exercises to make it easier for you to build your own cardio workout at home. Fitness
Blender and POPSUGAR Fitness offer excellent cardio workout videos for free on their
YouTube channels.

Exercise is an essential component of your overall health and wellness. Always check
with a doctor before doing any intensive exercise, and start off slowly and build up
your fitness to reduce the risk of injury. At Meritage Medical Network, we care about
your health! That is why our select group of over 700 private practice physicians in
Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties focus on providing the best healthcare possible.
Learn more about maximizing your health by attending one of our Wellness Classes.

Please consult with your physician before going on any new fitness plan.

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