Cardio workouts are not for the faint of heart. They can be intense, and require a great deal of motivation to push through. But they can also get pretty monotonous. If your cardio workouts are getting a little boring and hopping on that treadmill (aka dreadmill) each day has you stuck in a serious cardio rut, it’s time to fire things up a bit.
We are sharing our absolute favorite ways to get a serious burn in. From HIIT workouts to kickboxing, we have your cardio fix covered.
5 Seriously High-intensity Workouts For All Cardio Lovers
#1 Tabata
If you need something quick but effective, Tabata is for you. It’s also a great way to add some variety to your cardio fitness routine. Tabata is high-intensity, and you’ll be running through various rounds of all-out intense effort for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest. FitOn Tabata workouts are hardcore, but they also fly by, so you can press play, get your workout in and feel accomplished for the day! Let Breann Mitchell kick your butt into high gear with her FitOn Tabata Torch class.
#2 HIIT
In a time crunch, but want to get a good sweat in? HIIT is one of those cardio workouts that checks all the boxes for cardio lovers. It’s one of those in and out workouts where you can get a good burn but not commit hours tied down in the gym. Check out some of our free FitOn HIIT workouts like our HIIT IT class taught by Danielle Pascente or our Ultimate Booty HIIT class run by Caroline Pearce. No matter what FitOn HIIT workout you choose, it’s sure to get your booty burning and your heart racing. Oh, and you’ll press play, get a kick-butt workout in, and be done before you know it. Why? Because HIIT workouts are so hardcore they only require about 20-minutes of full on effort.
#3 Kickboxing
While not your standard cardio workout, kickboxing is an excellent way to get the heart pumping and the blood flowing. It’s also the ideal workout to really de-stress and get the frustrations from the day out on the bag!
#4 Spin
If you’re looking for a heart pumping, sweat dripping cardio workout, spin class is going to be your new healthy addiction. Grab your sneakers, a large water bottle, and a face towel and hit a local spin class. You will walk out of class feeling accomplished, empowered, oh, and did we mention dripping in sweat?You may be exhausted after spin class, but all cardio lovers will be itching to come back for more.
#5 Jump Rope
Have minimal time, or maybe kids running around demanding all of your attention? This is the idea cardio workout to squeeze into your busy day when getting a full workout in just isn’t possible. Get your jump rope out and get the blood pumping and the calories burning. You don’t have to commit too much time to it, but it’s a great way to fit in just a little movement in your day when things are super busy. You can also add some jump rope into your typical workout routine to add some cardio variety and target different muscle groups.
The Last Word
If you crave cardio, and you prefer a good heart-pumping workout over anything else, you totally have options. Vary your cardio workouts a bit to make sure you don’t get stuck in a boring cardio rut. Not only will it keep you on your toes, but it may even supercharge your fitness results, helping you reach your goals faster.
