March 31, 2023 2 min read

One workout guaranteed to get your heart and good vibes pumping is cardio.

Not only helps you get your heart rate up and burn calories, but you will also feel all the good feels from it says keiana Armani, certified fitness trainer and CEO of Indigo Blue Style. Cardio moves help you maintain a healthy weight and sleep better, improve cardiorespiratory fitness, reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases and high blood sugar.

Full Body Cardio Workouts

Mountain Climbers

Mountain climbers are another great exercise that can be done just about anywhere. Mountain climbers are a bodyweight exercise that work your entire body, especially your core. They are great for challenging your cardio as well as your core and shoulder stability.

Battling Ropes

Battle rope exercises are great for building muscular strength, increasing cardiorespiratory fitness, and enhancing athletic performance. They are great for getting your heart rate up, crushing fat and challenging your upper-body, grip strength and core.

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Kettlebell Swing

The kettlebell swing is one of the best exercises for working your posterior chain, which includes your back, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. With proper swing form, the kettlebell swing increases your heart rate, adding a cardio element into your kettlebell training.

Jump Ropes

 

If you’re looking for an effective cardio option, jumping rope is one of the best exercises you can do. Jumping rope is a great addition to your high-intensity interval training workout and a great form of cardiovascular training since the constant movement elevates your heart rate. Benefits of jumping rope include cardio endurance, strength-building, and stress relief.

 Bulgarian Split Squat

Bulgarian split squat is a variation of single-leg exercises. This exercise works muscle groups throughout your lower body, including your quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and calves.