Cardio is such a huge part of losing body fat, or keeping your body fat low. Any successful regimen is going to include all three of the main elements – which in my opinion is 4 to 6 days a week of resistance training, a clean nutrition plan and at least 5 days a week of cardio.
Trust me, I know how boring cardio can be – it is probably my least favorite part of the equation, at least most of the time 🙂 With that in mind, I thought it was time to give a few more suggestions for some higher-intensity cardio workouts. Here are some of the ways I have been getting creative with my cardio and keeping things interesting and fun.
Like always, work at your own intensity and adjust where necessary. Good luck burning fat!
THE WORKOUTS
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WORKOUT 1
WORKOUT 2
WORKOUT 3
WORKOUT 4
WORKOUT 5
Oh!! Great timing for posting these!! Just upped my cardio for competition prep and these will come in very handy. Intervals really help to pass the time on the machines because you’re focusing on the short term vs. the entire 35-40 minutes. Thanks!!
Log in to replyohhhhhh cool! I can’t wait to try some of these!
Log in to replyLove it! Thanks Nicole!
Perfect timing! Workout 2 is perfect for morning cardio at my house! (no time to drive to the gym in the a.m. before work) Excited to try all of these!
Log in to replyI love these. Thank you.
Log in to replyHi Nicole! One thing I brought from triathlons, and love to do as cardio training, is brick workouts. I alternate running and biking with no rest in between. It´s nice also to use the bike to recover is that´s the case, and then sprint on the threadmil.
Log in to replyI was looking for variations of cardio. Thank you!
Log in to replycheck out Nicole’s e-book “75 HIIT workouts”. You would not regret 😉
Log in to replyThanks for the creative cardio workouts, can’t wait to try the stepmill workout. I’m always looking for variations so I don’t get bored. I recently tried using 3 machines and doing a split of 4, 5, 6 minutes on each machine then coming back down 6, 5, 4 minutes on each machine. That gives you 30 minutes total, the time goes by fast and the workout can be as intense as you want to make it. The drawback is that it doesn’t work well when the gym is busy. I use this type of cardio workout when it’s not peak time.
Log in to replyAwesome thanks Nicole! Been doing the 2 mins steps and 100 jump rope variation too which I saw on an old (I think) youtube video you made and I love it! Thank you!
Log in to replyDo you recommend doing this fasted or as a second cardio of the day?
Log in to replyI never do HIIT fasted
Log in to replyHi Nicole! How much cardio do you suggest if I’m trying to put on some mass?
Log in to replyIt is more about the amount of food to eat than how much cardio to do- but I would stick to around 3-5 days 30min
Log in to replydid the stepmill workout last nite and it kicked my but!!! Awesome sweat & cardio pump!
Log in to replyGreat!
Log in to replyI did the treadmill run…And now I see i had to “rest” inbetween the circuits hahahaha lol.
Log in to replyWhat is did was doing it without the rest in between. Hahahaha well it was high intensity…omg feel stupid now hahaha…try this again now with the rest periods inbetween
Very creative
Log in to replyThank you muches NW!
These are the “cherry on top”… always love trying your workout recipes 🙂
Tried the No Equipment Needed, yowza!
Log in to replyBurpees and I need to become better friends let’s just put it that way!
Wow!!! Perfect timing Thx u lady.
Log in to replyLove it! Did the stair one today and OMG – it was a workout!!!!
Log in to replyI can only get to the gym once a day so would you suggest doing my weights first then 30mins HIIT? Or reduce my weight days (currently 4-5) and do HIIT separately?
Log in to replyi’m doing the elliptical one today! excited!
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