I have to be honest – cardio is not exactly my favorite part of training. But as we all know if you want to lose body fat, have a healthy heart and stay lean, ya gotta get it done!

Here are a few more of my challenging cardio workouts for you to try. I included a combination of HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts (which are to be performed at 100% maximum intensity if done correctly), interval training and a fun cardio circuit to break up the monotony that traditional cardio machines can cause.

Remember, cardio doesn’t have to always be boring- lets kick up the intensity and burn some fat! Let me know what you think 🙂

***If you need to adjust the speed or intensity, feel free, but make sure you push yourself. It shouldn’t be a walk in the park.
WORKOUT 1: Uphill Treadmill Sprints
• 2 minutes at 3 mph at 0% incline
• 2 minutes at 8mph at 0% incline
• 1 minute at 3 mph at 0% incline
• 45 seconds at 8 mph at 4% incline
• 1 minute at 2 mph at 0% incline
• 45 seconds at 9 mph at 6% incline
• 90 seconds at 2 mph at 0% incline
• 45 seconds at 10 mph at 8% incline
• 90 seconds at 2 mph at 0% incline
• 45 seconds at 9 mph at 6% incline
• 90 seconds at 2 mph at 0% incline
• 45 seconds at 10 mph at 4% incline
• 3 minutes at 3 mph at 0% incline
TOTAL TIME: 18 minutes
WORKOUT 2: KRAZY KARDIO
*Repeat the below circuit 3 times
• 1 minute jump rope
• 1 minute high knees
• 1 minute butt kicks
• 1 minute jumping jacks
• 20 burpees
• 5 minute treadmill run, spin bike or Stairmaster
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

WORKOUT 3: Anywhere Cardio
*Repeat the below circuit 3 times
• 50 jumping jacks
• 10 jump squats
• 30 speed skaters (side to side hops as far as possible landing on one foot)
• 30 second high knees
• 1 minute jog in place
• 10 alternating lunges each leg (20 total)
• 10 burpees
• 50 mountain climbers
• 10 pushups
• 50 crunches
• 1 minute butt kicks
TOTAL TIME: Varies

WORKOUT 3: Max Level Stair Intervals
*Repeat the below circuit 10 times. Perform the cooldown at the end of the workout
• 5 minutes Level 8 (warmup)
• 60 seconds Level 15
• 30 seconds Level 10
• 5 minutes Level 6 (cooldown)
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes