How do you do a cardio workout?
And if possible, would you give me tips on cardio tennis workouts??
..That's an optional question, but you can answer it I'll be so happee! =D
But what is a cardio workout and how do you do it??
2006-08-28 13:11:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
cardio exercises get your heart rate up and going--examples are walking fast, jogging, jumping rope, swimming laps, walking or running on the treadmill. I try to do 30 minute session on the treadmill at least 4 times a week. sorry I can't help you on the tennis thing but I think that playing a match would be considered cardio.
2006-09-05 07:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by keepingthefaith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cardio workout is many things, but the main thing is to get your heart rate up into your target aerobic range, normally figured by subtracting your age from 220, that will be your maximum recommended heart rate, then multiply by 60 to 85% to figure your aerobic target. In my situation that is 220 - 46 = 174, then
174 x 60% = 105
to
174 x 85% = 148
So, when I crank it on my exercise bike for 40 minutes, I want to keep my heart beating between those numbers. I'm usually closer to the 140 beats per minute range.
For a good cardio workout in Tennis, you're going to have to really keep moving, trying to maintain a heart rate in your target range while doing the stop and start of tennis would be hard.
2006-08-28 20:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by KansasDragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cardio is anything that makes your heart pump for a longer time. Running is the best cardio you can practice. An easy one is to dance for 45 minutes non stop. That a cardio. So basically is to move nonstop for about 25 to 45 minutes. The more the better. Go easy for starters.
2006-08-28 20:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by elclone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cardio workout is anything that gets your heart rate up (cardio=heart). As opposed to weight lifting, which builds muscle strength.
Lots of things to choose from: running, tennis, swimming, dancing, basketball, soccer, cross-country skiing, you name it.
You sound like you're new to fitness. You should get a personal trainer to set you up with a program so you can do this safely.
2006-08-28 20:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Peggy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardio workout is anything that gets your heart pumping- like running, the treadmill, etc. So go to a gym, or just run around the neighborhood once a day or every other day or so.
2006-08-28 20:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by Cammie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cardio workout is when you get you heart ellivated and your pulls rate is up yes tennis is a good cardio workout
2006-09-04 13:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by Brenda F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i ride a stationary bike @ the gym for 35 to 40 minutes. usually covering 10 to 11 miles through random hills. i get a great cadio work out without getting the pounding of the joints. i also like the stair master. i dont really care much for the elliptical because i dont seem to feel i am getting a good work out from it!!
2006-08-28 23:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardio refers to Cardiac which is the medical term for your heart. Cardio is simply getting your heart rate up. So any exercise that gets your heart going qualifies.
2006-08-28 20:15:07 · answer #8 · answered by bgii_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cardio is an exercise that increases your heart rate which in turn speeds up your metabolism. It is any exercise where this can happen, running ,aerobics and so forth. the trick is to start slow 15 min and increase gradually.
2006-08-28 20:15:57 · answer #9 · answered by carrie_mathey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardio is meant to get your heart pumping, you can try kickboxing, it works great, you can google some moves
2006-08-28 20:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by Preeti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋