Simple Cardio Exercises That You Can Do On Your Own

Listed here are a few cardio exercises that can be easily done at home. Check them out.

By Chandreyee Sen

Monday, August 28, 2017, 9:55

In today's fast-paced world we often fall prey to several diseases at an early age. Blame it on our eating habits or our workaholic lifestyles; we hardly get enough time to pay a visit to the gym.

Proper blood circulation, healthy diet, and exercise can, however, keep you active and fit. When we think of exercise, the first scenario that comes to our mind is a gym, heavy weight lifting, running on a treadmill, etc.

But what if you can perform cardio exercises just at your home? Sounds surprising, right?

Well, there are several cardio exercises that one can perform by just spending a few hours in the morning before running for work.

A little time invested can help you stay fit and active for the rest of the day. These exercises contribute to strengthening your immune system as well, so that you can fight certain diseases.

So, here is a list of a few such cardio exercises that you can perform at home with ease, and you do not need an expert specialist for that.

However, if you have been idle for a long time, then start as a beginner, and continue with the intermediate level, and then the advanced one.

Take a look!

Jump Rope:

Jump rope or a skipping rope reminisces of our childhood days. It was one of the most favourite games of any girl. It is one of the best exercises to burn calories, tighten your muscles, and warm up your body. If you continue the process for 20 minutes, you can shed almost 200 calories.

This will also improve your blood circulation and make you feel active. If you don't have a skipping rope, you can jump at one place and gradually increase the time.

Walking:

A brisk morning walk for about 30 minutes can speed up your blood circulation and keep a check on the primary diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, etc. Walking helps you burn those extra kilos that you intake from fried or processed foods.

Even after lunch, you can go for a brisk walk in your nearby area. This not only keeps you active but also prevents you from falling asleep post a delicious meal.

It also improves the body's digestive system and prevents indigestion. This is one of the easiest cardio exercises that you can opt for on a daily basis.

Take The Stairs:

Take stairs instead of elevators if you ought to stay healthy. Taking the stairs contracts and relaxes your abdominal muscles and burns the extra stored fat. This is a great exercise that you can do while at home or office and for this, you need not spend extra hours working out in a gym.

Start it from today. Always opt for the stairs whenever you find an opportunity. However, if you have arthritis or have just recovered from any injury, it's better to avoid the stairs, as it can aggravate your pain points.

Squats:

Squat helps to improve your heart rate, the blood circulation level and boosts your metabolism. This is beneficial in shedding that belly fat and is a great workout to strengthen your leg muscles. While performing this exercise, stand straight, feet kept wide apart, hands at a parallel level and jump.

Repeat it with your hands above your head. Do this regularly for at least ten times. However, avoid touching the ground on your toes, rather land on both your feet.

Cycling:

Cycling helps to strengthen your thigh muscles, improve your energy level, pumps blood more frequently and obviously helps you lose weight.

So, if you are running late for work yet hope to stay active, you can follow these simple activities at home and get the desired benefit. However, if you have any pre-existing diseases, then always consult a doctor before starting any of the exercise forms.

Remember, we workout to keep our body active and not escalate our pain points.