Try These Heart-Healthy Activities Instead of ‘Standard’ Cardio.
It’s not surprising that those with an active lifestyle enjoy benefits such as a healthier cardiovascular system, better oxygen flow and lower blood pressure.
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Thankfully, you don’t have to participate in “standard” cardio fitness, like running, swimming or cycling, to achieve these benefits.
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Here are six activities outside the cardio-norm that will get your heart pumping just as fast.
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Going for a brisk walk that's fast enough that it raises your heart rate, but slow enough that it's still easy on your joints.
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Doing high intensity household chores like mowing the lawn or shoveling snow.
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Adding “active commuting” to your day, such as taking the stairs or walking to your destination.
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Performing strength-building activities, such as yoga or lifting weights, two days a week.
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Letting loose with fun activities like dancing, hula-hooping or pickup basketball.
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Adding “exercise snacks” to your day, such as a 10 minute jump rope session