What can I do to energize myself for cardio?
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i find cardio abit boring sometimes. I mainly love weight training, ur bench press, squating etc. Try moving about on different machines with ur cardio, so one day u do bike, another running, anther day rowing machines etc etc, therefore u will keep at ur training alot more :D\n\nMichael
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Do cardio exercise. Walking is fine.
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Some good upbeat music. I suggest getting an mp3 player if you don't already have one. you could also try doing different exercises like every 10-15 minutes then go back to the treadmill.
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Make sure you are consistent, do at least 30 minutes of cardio each day, and don't hurt yourself.  See if they offer trainers or a workout program for you while you are there.
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Do some push ups and jumping jacks.  Nothing like some cardio & exercise to get the heart pumping, the muscles moving, and the brain flowing.
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anything that gets ur heart rate up for at least 30 minutes a day. Any simple task like walking can do the trick.
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Back when I was working out and running every morning for two months (before breakfast), by the end of those two months, my energy level was through the roof.  I actually had the energy to clean the house.\n\nSo exercise is definitely one way to get energized.  It'll take some time though.
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Do a lot of cardio...anything that gets your heart rate up a lot. Then you can focus on more spot training exercises. As for if it's too much for you...listen to your body. A workout should be strenuous but if you really feel like it's TOO much, then slow down a little. Instead of doing one muscle group at a time, I would work each of them a little each workout. This way, one specific muscle group doesn't get burned out. As for your diet, it depends on what you're eating. Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables (especially green ones) and drink water.
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Eat an apple with breakfast, it supposedly wakes you up as well as a cup of coffee but is healthier for you.\n\nTake a 15-20 minute powernap on your lunch break, if you work, or after you get home from work/school.\n\nDo 15-20 minutes of exercise a day. It doesn't have to be anything really strenuous - even a little cardio work will work. After a few days of that you will feel more energized already.
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What's funny is the best way to get more energy is to actually get out and exercise. You just need to one day just convince yourself to take a short 10 minute jog and the next day will be even easier to get out there and keep exercising. The endorphins and adrenaline released when you exercise energize your body. But as far as food goes things loaded with complex carbs are the best for energy for extended periods of time. Spaghetti, bread, grains in general. Those all really help.
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do exercise.. that makes you fresh and energetic..\ngoto some ground and play something that you like..
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As far as foods, whole-grains, green-leafy vegetables, fruits, and lean-meats all fit the bill.\n\nWith exercise, you want to do things that stress your heart (more than setting around). Depending on what your existing fitness level is walking, cycling, running, and aerobics are all good choices. The idea is to do some relatively low-level activity for a sustained period. (About 40 minutes/day. You only need 20/minutes of activity at its peak level, but you need to add time to the start and end to account for warm-up and cool down).\n\nAs a general rule if you any cardiovascular risk factors you sould consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.\nHere are some risk factors.\n1. Being over age 40 (men) or 50 (women).\n2. Having a prior cardiovascular event.\n3. Having symptoms like chest pain, dissiness with exersion,\nor left arm numbness with exersion.\n4. Having a 1st degree relative who has had a cardiovascular event.\n5. Having a cholesterol level over 270
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Cardio Pump or ABT (Abs, Bums Tums) are exercise classes that really get your heart rate up and are a lot of fun.  Pilates is supposed to be very good too, although I nevery quite got to grips with it.  Also, swimming about 20 laps everyday will tone you up all over.\n\nI've recently taken up running and that's been hard, although I'm determined to stick with it.\n\nBelly Dancing is a heap of fun and you do get a surprisingly good workout from it.  Where I live you can take lessons that have weekly evening classes over ten weeks, so maybe the same where you live.
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Cut out breads and pastas...cut out sodas and sugar...eat breakfast and take a multivitamin so that you will feel like you have more energy.  Cutting down on caffien is best but if you can't do it then drink some ruby red grapefruit juice with it so that it will last longer and not give you such a hard crash.  You will have faster results if you walk briskly for three minutes and then run for 1 minute...short bursts of raising your pulse does it.  Doing activities that mimic what you do in daily life won't help you to see quick results because your body has become accustomed to doing them efficiently.  You have to trick it by doing things that you don't do on a normal basis...run for short bursts if you don't usually run, ride a bike if you don't normally do this.  If you can, take breaks from your desk to run to the bathroom or run to the copy room, the key is to be active more of the time every day not necessarily just working out.  When you are lifting you may consider paying for a personal trainer once or twice so that they can set you up with a real plan rather than just lifting until you are tired.  They can teach you more about how to trick your muscles by doing drop sets or show you how to do a circuit where you couple weights with cardio to keep your heart rate way up longer.  There are lots of different theories out there now about how to accomplish this than there were a few years ago...\n\nI've been there...and continue to go there...I've lost it, gained it, lost it again...I understand the frustration.  I have huge thighs too and that is the first place that I gain it...I also have bad knees and hips to go with them.  Cardio works best for me along with a little strength training...but think reps not weight.  I find that a good step class helps as well and is something that I enjoy and don't get too bored with.\n\nGood luck, but whatever you do, find something that you enjoy so that you will stick with it.
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Monitor weight, don't smoke.  Swimming is a great exercise to improve the cardiovascular system.  Take medication if you have asthma -- stay away from attack-triggers.
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workout at home  walk, run, jump, dance to some great dance music and watch what you eat..lost of water and speed up your metabulism by eating small healthy snaks
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6 times a week of cardio work is fine - but always give yourself one day off!\nIdeally vary your pace and intensity and type of cardio workout across the week too