4 fun ways to get your cardio in

Are you the type of person that just dreads doing cardio? Would rather do ANYTHING else?

It does not have to be that way. You can learn to love your cardio time. It is good for you so you should be doing it, why not have fun doing it.

1. Rollerblading

Who doesn't like feeling like a kid again? Not everyone has access to a rollerskating rink so this way you can have your cake and eat it too as they say. You can be getting in your cardio and rolling around where ever it is you choose. You don't even need to do roller-blades I think they may make roller-skates for outside use too. This is number one on my list because I LOVE rollerblading! It is such a good workout.


2. Swimming

This way to get your cardio is perfect for those that have injuries. If you have a problem with your legs or feet then this is the way to go. Why be laid up not being able to workout when you have an injury? You don't need to have a swimming pool or be going to a gym with one, you can find a lake or even a local pool sometimes will have certain hours that can be just for people who want to do laps.


3. Dancing

This is so easy that even toddlers and old people do it. You do NOT need to be great at it or know all the latest moves, you just need to turn up your favorite music and move! I will find myself dancing around the gym between sets if there is a really good song on. It is something that just lifts your spirit too so the fact that it can double as cardio is a Win Win.


4. Trampoline

Sticking with the feeling like a kid theme, jumping on a trampoline is a great way to get in your cardio. If you have ever jumped on a big trampoline that most people have outside or the ones at the skyzone places, then you know how fun it really is. Well, they have mini versions of those that you can keep in your house and they can be just as fun.


Well that is my list of ways I like to get my cardio on when I am not feeling the dreadmill! What are your favorite cardio alternatives?