What are some good cardio exercises to do with no equipment?
March 6th, 2010
More specifically, is running in place or doing jumping jacks just as effective as running on a treadmill? What other cardio exercises can I do without any equipment?
Its hard to maintain jumping jacks or running in place as long as running, because the lactic acid builds in your muscles, and you may have to stop before you get an equal cardio benefit. Still, it is just as good as long as you are exerting yourself to the same degree. Have you heard of plyometrics? Basically you can get an awesome workout. The exercises include : jump knee tucks, lateral "tires" (pretending to jump through invisibel tires), jumping jacks, squat jumps, Mary Kathrines (lung jumps), gap jumps, one leg jumps, etc. Best if you look it up for a better explanation.
March 6th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I think so (to 2nd question). How about walking?
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March 6th, 2010 at 10:30 am
walk , hike in woods where the ground level has lots of changes . also sex is a great cardio workout
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March 6th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I my self have a trampoline and its aswome work out and plus am having fun playing with my nieces. i aslo recommend swimming.
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March 6th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Working out with no equipment is deff a difficult task. I think you can google for some exercises but at least you can get creative. I like running on my treadmill and lifting weights. but running out side is good for fresh air. But some equipment might be a good investment. GOOD LUCK
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March 6th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Forward/backward lunges, bicycle crunches/sit ups, wall-sits, dancing, kick boxing, one leg balance, chair dips, reverse crunch, supermans, shadow boxing, calf raises. (If you need directions on how to do any of these then let me know)
If you dont have proper equipment then you can improvise with a heavy book (like the yellow pages or something), a gallon or water, a soda bottle filled with water.
Cleaning the house (mopping, sweeping, doing, laundry, washing dishes, ect.) is good exercise as well has yard work and washing your car.
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March 6th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Its hard to maintain jumping jacks or running in place as long as running, because the lactic acid builds in your muscles, and you may have to stop before you get an equal cardio benefit. Still, it is just as good as long as you are exerting yourself to the same degree. Have you heard of plyometrics? Basically you can get an awesome workout. The exercises include : jump knee tucks, lateral "tires" (pretending to jump through invisibel tires), jumping jacks, squat jumps, Mary Kathrines (lung jumps), gap jumps, one leg jumps, etc. Best if you look it up for a better explanation.
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March 6th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
You can do walking lunges, just lunge and keep moving forward. Squats, stand up straight and squat to each side. Running/walking outside, swimming. Cleaning helps burn calories too, I blast music and clean around the house dancing.
Good luck.
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