{"id":68081,"date":"2024-11-28T08:37:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=68081"},"modified":"2025-06-29T11:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T11:47:01","slug":"cardio-exercises-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardio Exercises for Beginners: Fat-Burning at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#What_Are_Some_Effective_Cardio_Exercises_for_Beginners\" >What Are Some Effective Cardio Exercises for Beginners?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Sumo_Squats\" >Sumo Squats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Deadbugs\" >Deadbugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Marching_Glute_Bridges\" >Marching Glute Bridges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Plank_Hops\" >Plank Hops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Squat_Thrusts\" >Squat Thrusts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Arm_circles\" >Arm circles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Jumping_Jacks\" >Jumping Jacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Lateral_Shuffles\" >Lateral Shuffles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Superman\" >Superman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Brisk_Walking_on_the_Spot\" >Brisk Walking on the Spot\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#What_Is_the_Best_Cardio_for_Beginners\" >What Is the Best Cardio for Beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#What_Other_Cardio_Exercises_Can_Beginners_Do_at_Home\" >What Other Cardio Exercises Can Beginners Do at Home?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Bear_Crawls\" >Bear Crawls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Inchworms\" >Inchworms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Elevated_Push-Ups\" >Elevated Push-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Squat_to_Front_Kicks\" >Squat to Front Kicks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Trunk_Rotations\" >Trunk Rotations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#How_Long_Should_a_Beginner_Do_Cardio\" >How Long Should a Beginner Do Cardio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#What_Cardio_Burns_the_Most_Fat\" >What Cardio Burns the Most Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#What_Is_the_Healthiest_Cardio_Exercise\" >What Is the Healthiest Cardio Exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#What_Is_the_Best_Form_of_Exercise_for_Beginners\" >What Is the Best Form of Exercise for Beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Is_30_minutes_of_cardio_a_day_enough\" >Is 30 minutes of cardio a day enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Does_walking_count_as_cardio\" >Does walking count as cardio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#Is_it_OK_to_do_cardio_every_day\" >Is it OK to do cardio every day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#What_form_of_cardio_is_easiest_on_the_body\" >What form of cardio is easiest on the body?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-exercises-for-beginners\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio exercises for beginners at home are a must-do activity for sports newbies. Invigorating your routine with cardio home-based workouts is both accessible and beneficial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/micro-workouts.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such heart-pumping exercises offer many perks that boost your overall interest in cardio training, including benefitting your heart, brain, joints, skin, digestion, sleep, and sexual function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/the-many-benefits-of-a-cardio-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So your entire body takes advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cardio\/\">cardio<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, cardio is the top activity that promotes your physical and mental health, and doing only a 20-minute workout daily already makes a great difference in your life. The following fat-burning cardio exercises are adjustable to beginner-friendly levels and even more experienced practitioners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve already had some cardio experience, you may treat these exercises as a perfect warm-up strategy before more intense workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym-goers can also include these exercises in their gym training. No-equipment cardio exercises at the gym or home are similar &#8211; they only require a fitness mat, comfy clothing, sneakers, and some space for active movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Effective_Cardio_Exercises_for_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>What Are Some Effective Cardio Exercises for Beginners?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective exercises for beginners are those that keep your body moving. When you move, you\u2019re doing a great favor to your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking something that is challenging can typically elevate your chances of reaching desirable fitness goals because you\u2019re pushing your body: whether it\u2019s weight loss or boosting your strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare yourself for the 10 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best cardio exercises for beginners. Make sure you read the instructions carefully as proper technique and form matter when it comes to the efficacy of each exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-58709\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardio-Versus-Fat-Burning_-Which-Matters-For-Weight-Loss_-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Cardio Exercises For Beginners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardio-Versus-Fat-Burning_-Which-Matters-For-Weight-Loss_.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardio-Versus-Fat-Burning_-Which-Matters-For-Weight-Loss_-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardio-Versus-Fat-Burning_-Which-Matters-For-Weight-Loss_.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cardio-Versus-Fat-Burning_-Which-Matters-For-Weight-Loss_-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s your personal list of cardio exercises at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo squats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadbugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marching glute bridges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank hops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squat thrusts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arm circles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping jacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral shuffles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superman<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brisk walking on the spot<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sumo_Squats\"><\/span><strong>Sumo Squats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width and your toes slightly pointed out to the side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and push your hips back to lower into a squat. Bend your elbows and bring your palms together in front of your chest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive through your heels to return to the standing position and squeeze your glutes at the top for 1 rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue for 10-12 reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deadbugs\"><\/span><strong>Deadbugs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back on the mat with your face up. Extend your arms toward the ceiling and bend your knees to create a tabletop position. This is the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lower back should be pressed into the floor and your core engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently extend your left leg out straight while dropping your right arm overhead parallel to the floor. Keep your hand and leg a few inches from the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your arm and leg back to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on the other side, alternating legs and arms. Continue like this, performing 6-8 reps per side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Install the app and experience the versatility first-hand!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marching_Glute_Bridges\"><\/span><strong>Marching Glute Bridges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie face up, bend your knees, and place your feet hip-width distance apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press your lower back into the floor. From this engaged position, lift your hips, squeezing your glutes at the top. Hold here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the top position, lift your left foot off the floor, driving your knee toward your chest. Replace your foot on the floor back to the engaged body position from step 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately lift your right foot off the floor to repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to march, alternating your feet. Maintain the position of your hips throughout the entire exercise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 8-12 reps on each side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plank_Hops\"><\/span><strong>Plank Hops<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assume a high plank position with your palms flat on the floor, legs extended, feet together, and core engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your abs and jump your feet forward and to the left, bringing your knees toward your left elbow. Think of it as jumping but you\u2019re keeping your hands flat on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump your feet back to plank again and then jump your feet forward and to the right, bringing your knees toward your right elbow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump your feet back together. This counts as 1 repetition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a slow pace and focus on form. You can speed up the jumps once you get the hang of the movement and feel comfortable with it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-62500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cardio-On-Leg-Day_-Should-You-Do-It_-Proper-Ways-Of-Doing-Cardio-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Cardio Exercises For Beginners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cardio-On-Leg-Day_-Should-You-Do-It_-Proper-Ways-Of-Doing-Cardio-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cardio-On-Leg-Day_-Should-You-Do-It_-Proper-Ways-Of-Doing-Cardio-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cardio-On-Leg-Day_-Should-You-Do-It_-Proper-Ways-Of-Doing-Cardio-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cardio-On-Leg-Day_-Should-You-Do-It_-Proper-Ways-Of-Doing-Cardio-1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squat_Thrusts\"><\/span><strong>Squat Thrusts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands by your sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend down placing both your hands on the floor and hopping your feet back into a high plank position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hop forward and stand up. This counts as 1 rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat 8-10 times.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arm_circles\"><\/span><strong>Arm circles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate your arms in a circular motion, both clockwise and counterclockwise.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with small circles and gradually move to bigger ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate for 20 seconds clockwise and another 20 seconds counterclockwise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jumping_Jacks\"><\/span><strong>Jumping Jacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump out with your feet apart while raising your arms out to the sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump back into the starting position, bringing your arms back into your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 10-12 jumps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lateral_Shuffles\"><\/span><strong>Lateral Shuffles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get yourself into an athletic position with your head and chest up and in a slightly squatted stance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start on one side of the room and shuffle toward the other side of the room by pushing off your leg that is closest to the wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you reach the opposite wall, ensure your feet come together and then start to shuffle back toward your starting point while pushing off the opposite leg from the one you started with.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick up the pace and increase the squat depth to increase the intensity of the exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Superman\"><\/span><strong>Superman<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your stomach. Extend your legs behind you and your arms in front of you, your palms resting on the floor. This is your starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your upper body and lower body off the ground simultaneously. Keep your neck in line with your spine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift, hold for one to two seconds, and then lower back down. This is 1 rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue like this for 10-12 reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brisk_Walking_on_the_Spot\"><\/span><strong>Brisk Walking on the Spot\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start walking in the same spot, gradually picking up the pace.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise is excellent for individuals who can\u2019t currently go outside but feel like moving their bodies a bit. You can turn on your favorite TV show and walk to it at the same time. This can spice up your in-place walking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workout-challenge-for-beginners\/\">Workout Challenge for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to Starting and Staying Fit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Cardio_for_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Best Cardio for Beginners?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-mins-of-cardio-a-day\/\">cardio exercises<\/a> listed above are designed for beginners with no equipment. However, there are a number of different options that require equipment that could pump up your heart rate. We couldn\u2019t narrow it down to one and instead collected our top 3 cardio activities that will spark up your fitness life. Feel free to pick your favorite and stick with it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first one is walking, particularly brisk walking. This is a low-impact activity that requires no equipment or special fitness skill level. It can be done anywhere, inside and outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple activity we often take for granted offers a bunch of perks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better heart health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased muscle strength and endurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced body fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved management of specific health conditions, such as high blood pressure, joint pain, and high cholesterol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/walking-for-good-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second cardio activity for beginners is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/biking-10-miles-calories\/\">bike riding<\/a>. This is both heart-pumping and quite enjoyable. Hopping on your bike and exploring the outskirts of your city or other favorite place can be fun, especially when you take a bike ride with friends or family members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61277\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/easy-calisthenics-workout-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Cardio Exercises For Beginners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/easy-calisthenics-workout.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/easy-calisthenics-workout-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/easy-calisthenics-workout.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/easy-calisthenics-workout-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling is good for your body as it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes your strength and flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases cardiovascular fitness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leads to a better posture (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/cycling-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third activity is dancing. Dancing is the most inspiring cardio activity that brings out all the best in you: it releases your inner power, boosts your mood, and unravels a new part of you. Dancing can also:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase aerobic fitness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramp up your confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve muscle strength and posture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost mental functioning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage your weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/dance-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Other_Cardio_Exercises_Can_Beginners_Do_at_Home\"><\/span><strong>What Other Cardio Exercises Can Beginners Do at Home?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve already experimented with the aforementioned 10 cardio exercises for beginners, why not spruce them up with 5 additional movements?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/rear-delt-calisthenics\/\">body weight exercises<\/a> can help you get stronger and prepare for advanced cardio routines. No equipment is required here either, so you can start doing them today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear crawls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inchworms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated push-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squat to front kicks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk rotations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bear_Crawls\"><\/span><strong>Bear Crawls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in a high plank position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your knees bent, crawl forward by alternating leg and arm movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your core engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inchworms\"><\/span><strong>Inchworms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position, bend down, and touch the ground briefly. Then instantly walk your hands out to a push-up position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk your feet toward your hands and lift your hips upwards, as you would do in the downward dog position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then walk your hands again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elevated_Push-Ups\"><\/span><strong>Elevated Push-Ups<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into a high plank position with your hands on a bench or chair. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart and your shoulders should be stacked directly above your wrists.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend your legs behind you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your core engaged, bend your elbows and lower your chest to the bench.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push through the palms of your hands and straighten your arms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is 1 rep. Continue like this for 10-12 reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-60832\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/at-home-calisthenics-workout-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Cardio Exercises For Beginners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/at-home-calisthenics-workout.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/at-home-calisthenics-workout-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/at-home-calisthenics-workout.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/at-home-calisthenics-workout-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squat_to_Front_Kicks\"><\/span><strong>Squat to Front Kicks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand up and drive your hips back to get in the squat position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to standing and extend one leg to perform a front kick.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start to perform another squat repetition and then repeat the kick on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trunk_Rotations\"><\/span><strong>Trunk Rotations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with or without a heavy object at chest height with your elbows at your side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twist from the torso, turning to one side and then the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that it\u2019s not necessary to complete all 15 cardio exercises in one session. You can split them and combine more difficult ones with easier exercises. Gradually, you\u2019ll be able to perform all the exercises, but stay patient and listen to your body all the time: if you feel pain, stop the exercise and perform another movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you listen to your body, the less likely you are to get physically hurt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_a_Beginner_Do_Cardio\"><\/span><strong>How Long Should a Beginner Do Cardio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a beginner who\u2019s never done cardio before or hasn\u2019t trained for a while, you might need to slow down at the beginning and start with 15 to 20 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get stronger, you can increase your cardio workout to 30 to 40 minutes. Make sure you don\u2019t do this too soon\u2013 your main task is to get the hang of basic exercises and level up their intensity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every workout, whether it\u2019s a cardio workout or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/full-body-strength-training-routine\/\">strength session<\/a>, needs to involve a short warm-up and cool-down routine. In this case, your cardio exercises along with a warm-up and cool-down routine may take 25-30 minutes overall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem simple and attainable, but without enough fitness experience, even 10 minutes of cardio can have you out of breath from the start. Find what you can do consistently and gradually build off of this over time. The best form of exercise is one that can keep you motivated and push you closer to your own individual goals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to long-lasting weight loss! Tailor your fitness journey and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Cardio_Burns_the_Most_Fat\"><\/span><strong>What Cardio Burns the Most Fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we discuss fat burn, this refers to the overall calorie-burning capabilities of a given exercise. One of the top cardio workouts that burns a lot of calories is running. A study in 2023 observed different runners who ran at least 10 kilometers per week. The results of the study showed a significant change in body mass, body fat, and visceral fat (our favorite tummy area) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jphysiolanthropol.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40101-023-00348-x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of aerobic exercise on reducing body fat have also been evaluated in another study. Based on the 2021 research, aerobic exercise significantly promotes weight loss and body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/356143214_The_Effect_Of_Aerobic_Exercise_On_Body_Weight_and_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to running, you could add these aerobic routines into your fitness life:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking or jogging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio equipment (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/7050-aerobic-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic activities generally improve strength and mental function and help with balance and flexibility. They also lower your blood pressure, increase good cholesterol, help with the management of blood sugar, and improve lung function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/7050-aerobic-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/\">Cardio 7 Days A Week: Is It A Safe Approach Or A Ticking Bomb For Your Health? (Based On Science)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Healthiest_Cardio_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Healthiest Cardio Exercise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All cardio workouts at home and exercise in general are healthy activities as long as you start slowly and gradually level up your intensity and timing. Whether you perform aerobic activities or home-based exercises for beginners, this will help you boost your mental and physical health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must warm yourself up before cardio exercises and cool down afterward in order to limit your likelihood of getting injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should avoid:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Striving to complete the reps through pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not resting for long enough between your workouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not drinking water during your cardio sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failing to perform the exercise correctly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expecting fast results and starving your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthily, sleeping well, and doing cardio exercises for weight loss can help you reach your major body goals. So instead of quantity, you should aim to enhance the quality of your workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, understand that you\u2019ll likely be weak at the start of any exercise program. It\u2019s completely fine to lack the stamina or strength needed to complete some cardio exercises. What\u2019s most important is to keep trying and following a well-structured schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Form_of_Exercise_for_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Best Form of Exercise for Beginners?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s difficult to define what the best form of exercise for beginners is as every person\u2019s goals and physical capabilities differ. However, recent research compared strength training and cardio in terms of their abilities to maximize fat loss. Research revealed that strength training may be the best option if your goal is to burn fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three exercise regimes were compared: <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/8-week-resistance-band-training-program\/\">resistance training<\/a> three times per week, moderate-to-vigorous endurance training three times per week, and a time-equated combination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results showed that both groups shed weight, but the strength-only group experienced a greater loss in fat, in addition to a greater increase in strength and lean muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37493759\/#:~:text=randomised%20controlled%20trial-,Strength%20training%20is%20more%20effective%20than%20aerobic%20exercise%20for%20improving,-023-05958-9.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the results, we want to highlight that every workout matters, and as long as you move your body consistently, you\u2019re enhancing your ability to make great changes inside and outside. For the most part, the best-case scenario is a prolific combination of resistance training and cardio workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, one day is devoted to cardio exercises and the next is devoted to strength training. Brisk walking in between these exercise sessions could be another way to increase your daily calorie burn. Remember that any movement your body does will burn calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both resistance training and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low-impact cardio workouts have<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their benefits, so mixing them up will double the perks for you and can help reduce the chance of becoming bored with exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61014\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Best-3-Day-Push-Pull-Workout-Plan-For-Massive-Gains-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Cardio Exercises For Beginners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Best-3-Day-Push-Pull-Workout-Plan-For-Massive-Gains.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Best-3-Day-Push-Pull-Workout-Plan-For-Massive-Gains-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Best-3-Day-Push-Pull-Workout-Plan-For-Massive-Gains.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Best-3-Day-Push-Pull-Workout-Plan-For-Massive-Gains-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_30_minutes_of_cardio_a_day_enough\"><\/span><strong>Is 30 minutes of cardio a day enough?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, 30 minutes of cardio per day is enough to improve your cardiovascular capabilities, burn some calories, and improve your health. However, if you\u2019re aiming to lose more weight, you should focus on a combination of strength training, cardio, and a healthy diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_walking_count_as_cardio\"><\/span><strong>Does walking count as cardio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, walking counts as cardio. It\u2019s a low-impact activity you can add to your daily routine that will keep your heart rate elevated from its resting rate for a prolonged period of time. Aim for at least 30 minutes of walking daily to promote your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_do_cardio_every_day\"><\/span><strong>Is it OK to do cardio every day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to walking, then yes, you can absolutely do this cardio activity daily. However, regarding more intense cardio training, it\u2019s not advised to perform daily \u2013 3-4 times a week is enough. You must take one day of rest for your body to recover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_form_of_cardio_is_easiest_on_the_body\"><\/span><strong>What form of cardio is easiest on the body?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy cardio activities typically include walking, swimming, using elliptical machines, cycling, rowing, shadowboxing, and hiking. Mixing them up or choosing at least one of them will improve your health and strength. However, we\u2019re all unique individuals with differing capabilities and what\u2019s easy for one person may not be easy for you. Find what works for you and try your best to stick with it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-with-flow-redirect?flow=3090&amp;flowToRedirect1=2935&amp;flowToRedirect2=1772&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_Exercises_For_Beginners\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/micro-workouts.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, you\u2019ve discovered the power of at-home fat-burning cardio exercises for beginners. Such regimes are accessible, low-impact, and offer a bunch of perks for improving your life quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you\u2019re now aware of other cardio activities that enhance overall health: walking, bike riding, and dancing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve also disclosed that among different cardio regimes, a combination of strength training and cardio activities will work together to maximize overall calorie burn and can burn the most fat as long as it\u2019s paired with a calorie-appropriate diet. Mixing cardio with resistance training and healthy eating habits can increase your chances of reaching weight loss goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardio exercises for beginners at home are a must-do activity for sports newbies. Invigorating your routine with cardio home-based workouts is both accessible and beneficial.\u00a0 Such heart-pumping exercises offer many perks that boost your overall interest in cardio training, including benefitting your heart, brain, joints, skin, digestion, sleep, and sexual function (1). 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