{"id":623806,"date":"2021-07-06T07:34:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T07:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluefinfitness.com\/?p=623806"},"modified":"2021-07-06T07:44:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T07:44:37","slug":"a-painless-introduction-to-cardio-workouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/us\/a-painless-introduction-to-cardio-workouts\/","title":{"rendered":"A (painless) introduction to cardio workouts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio workouts often get a bad rep. Whether this is remembering the many painful one-off attempts of a 5K run, 20K cycle or even a HIIT class. For some of us, the mere thought of putting yourself through the heart-pounding exercise again is a lot more effort than it\u2019s worth. But cardio doesn\u2019t need to be that way. In fact, <strong>your relationship with cardio can be a positive one<\/strong>. And we\u2019re talking a non-painful physical cardio workout that&#8217;s also<strong> easy as pie to fit into your day-to-day<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a person looking to start adding cardio consistently into their workout routine, it\u2019s advisable to start with a <strong>minimum of one and up to three low-intensity and low impact workouts per week<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve mastered this, you can then start to look into building up your stamina until you can extend your workout duration and up the intensity to hit your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-623810 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.15.18-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"547\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.15.18-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.15.18-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.15.18-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.15.18-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.15.18.png 1226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In truth, there is <strong>no shortcut to cardio training, nor is there a magical \u2018quick fix\u2019<\/strong>. So let\u2019s explore the best way that you can add in cardio workouts until it\u2019s a natural part of your everyday lifestyle:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits of Cardio Training:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that there are significant benefits to a good, solid cardiovascular workout, so let\u2019s keep this brief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a great way to burn body fat and calories,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens your heart muscles,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces your risk of heart attack, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some forms of cancer,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases your lung capacity,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally boosts your energy &#8211; so no more mid-afternoon slumps!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhances your sleep quality,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it helps boost your mental health naturally by helping to lower your stress levels and promoting that \u2018feel good\u2019 factor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-623809 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.16.55-300x169.png\" alt=\"Bluefin Fitness cardio workouts\" width=\"536\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.16.55-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.16.55-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.16.55-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.16.55-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.16.55.png 1226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits of Training At Home:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good thing about cardio training is that you<strong> don\u2019t need to spend hours upon hours at the gym to reap its benefits<\/strong>. In fact, you can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">implement <strong>an effective cardio workout right from the comfort of home<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what you\u2019ll quickly find is that you don\u2019t even need to have a considerable amount of space at home to get in a full-body cardio workout. You\u2019ll just need to have a few specific pieces of equipment, ones that you enjoy jumping on (to maximise your workout motivation!), whatever time of day works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-623808 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.18.12-300x169.png\" alt=\"Bluefin Fitness cardio workouts\" width=\"479\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.18.12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.18.12-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.18.12-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.18.12-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.18.12.png 1226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This leads us to the fact that if you fit in your cardio workouts from home, then <strong>nothing can stop you from training consistently<\/strong>. No matter your lifestyle, whether you work sporadic hours or you wait until your children are asleep before fitting in some \u2018me time\u2019. The beauty of at-home workouts is that you\u2019ll ALWAYS have time to fit in exercise, as you\u2019re <strong>cutting out the additional time of travelling to your nearby gym<\/strong>, putting your bag away in the gym locker, waiting for the specific piece of equipment to be free. And the latest one&#8230;ensuring that your fitness equipment is completely wiped down before and after use!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh and of course\u2026.there\u2019s no excuse for the weather stopping you from leaving home either!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Home Cardio Workout Equipment For All<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <strong>treadmills, rowers, ellipticals and exercise bikes<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v17KtxXutoUvjlWgLCU99ivqyZHjudRoEYoV_dAzF29ColxdMyt9uUhoC1HEQAvD_BwE\">Bluefin Fitness range<\/a> has <strong>something for every cardio beginner<\/strong>! From being a lover of spin workouts, a lunch-time power walk or a quick sprint, there is truly something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-623807 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.19.26-300x169.png\" alt=\"Bluefin Fitness cardio workouts\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.19.26-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.19.26-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.19.26-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.19.26-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Captura-de-pantalla-2021-06-21-a-las-11.19.26.png 1226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is, of course, <strong>working out which cardio workouts you enjoy the most<\/strong>, as this is key in ensuring that you\u2019re much more likely to stick to your regime in the long run. Think about<strong> what you\u2019d feel comfortable fitting into your lifestyle<\/strong>, whether it\u2019s running, cycling, rowing etc. Which brings you the most joy during and after the workout?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve had a think, head on over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/last.bluefinfitness.com\/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v17KtxXutoUvjlWgLCU99ivqyZHjudRoEYoV_dAzF29ColxdMyt9uUhoC1HEQAvD_BwE\">Bluefin Fitness website<\/a> and check out our wide range of cardio equipment which is designed specifically for you and your home. So expect our equipment to be <strong>easily stored and easily assembled<\/strong>, as well as being <strong>compatible with worldwide renowned Kinomap<\/strong>, providing you with interactive workouts and competitions to really push your fitness goals to the limit!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what\u2019s stopping you? Head on over to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluefinfitness.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.bluefinfitness.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right now and get started on your cardio workout journey today!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardio workouts often get a bad rep. Whether this is remembering the many painful one-off attempts of a 5K run, 20K cycle or even a HIIT class. For some of us, the mere thought of putting yourself through the heart-pounding exercise again is a lot more effort than it\u2019s worth. 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