Are you dragging through daily tasks and looking for an impulse? These challenging cardiovascular exercises will help you boost all day with more energy, better circulation and greater muscle strength.
Ask anyone in the gym why they do cardio, and they will probably recite one of these two things:
They want to lose fat; That is, burn more calories.
They want to improve the health of their heart.
So, cardio must be the way to go, right?
While cardiovascular training can help with both goals, there is another reason to commit to doing your cardio: more energy.
But let's clarify one thing. You will not find more energy when you use cardio equipment at that moderate intensity pace known as the "fat burning zone." You want an intense training, always changing and demanding both physically and psychologically, but not too demanding, so that your body accelerates and is ready for the day. When you can do that, you will be prepared for an infinite energy, throughout the day.
Many people find that morning workouts are best for them and prepare them to get a lot of energy as the day progresses, but you can do this every time you work for your schedule. The important thing is simply to make them.
When performing these cardio exercises, you will benefit in several ways:
Improve your maximum VO2 capacity, which means you will not get tired as easily as doing daily activities.
Improve your circulation, which means you can get more nutrients for your brain and body.
Improve your muscle strength, which also means that you will have more power behind you to complete tasks that would normally tire you out.
Perhaps the most important thing to remember when you start these energy-enhancing exercises is that there is such a thing as too much. If you push the barrier too hard, if your workouts are too intense or if you are training too often, you will begin to dabble in overtraining. Eventually, it will lead to chronic exhaustion.
You want the sessions to be intense enough without exaggerating. Watch for signs of overtraining, including the following:
Having difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
Feeling a little more irritable.
Not entering every workout feeling refreshed, or requiring stimulants to be ready to go to the gym
Suffering from persistent muscle pain
If you notice any of these occurring, it may be a good idea to leave the gym for a while and re-evaluate the structure of your routines.
Let's see three great workouts to test if you want energy all day.
Training 1: Battle Rope Blast
The battle ropes are a fantastic tool to get in shape, increase your strength and increase your energy level. This non-traditional form of cardio is not only fun but also a challenge you will not forget.
The good thing about battle lines is that you can do many different exercises, so there's no reason for you to get bored.
Perform the following battle rope exercises and try to rest only where indicated.
Double wave: 1 set of 10 repetitions.
Alternating wave: 1 set of 20 repetitions
Snake on the ground: 1 set of 30 repetitions.
Power slam: 1 set of 5 reps
Rest: 2 min.
Wave alternate lunge jump: 1 set of 20 repetitions
Side mix with alternate wave: 1 set of 20 repetitions
Alternative arm power slam: 1 set of 5 repetitions per arm
Double arm jump: 1 set of 10 repetitions.
Rest: 2 min.
Repeat the cycle.
Training 2: Plyometric Power
If you are just starting with your cardio workouts, consider plyometric training. It is an excellent way to increase your cardiovascular level, improve your strength and power and stay alert. Also, it's a lot of fun once you start with the exercises.
This training combines plyometric training with some basic bodyweight exercises to give you an accelerated circuit that will keep you moving. Because it is fast paced, with little rest, it will be inside and outside in no time, making it perfect for those with a busy schedule.
When performing plyometric training, make sure you are sufficiently rested to use the proper form for each movement. If you do not use a good form, the possibility of injury increases.
Remember to do a complete cooling when you are finished to help prevent muscle pain.
Training 3: Speed Training With A Twist
This final training makes you do standard race intervals on the treadmill, but incorporates some different exercises in the mix. The result is a speed session that flies at lightning speed while challenging each muscle group in your body.
Try any of these three cardio exercises the next time you go to the gym, and you will soon see the amazing difference you can make in your energy, throughout the day.