exercise xenophobe (noun):
1. Any individual who works out on the same machine every day and is
comfortable with their current workout. 2. An exerciser who avoids
trying out an unfamiliar machine. See also: In an exercise rut.
Ok, that is a fictional term. But repeating the same cardio routine every day is
getting a little dull, right? Not to worry; this 30 minute triple
cardio workout is guaranteed to put some pep in your step. Simply spend
ten minutes on three different cardio machines for a workout that will
spice up any routine.
Try something new. Make like Magellan and go exploring. Have you steered clear of the Summit Trainer
or avoided the cardio rowing machine in favor of a familiar treadmill?
Conquer the foreign territory of a new piece of equipment by committing
to a 10 minute session. Using your muscles in a different way will
reinvigorate your mind, too. Here’s a triple workout to try: Start with
three minutes of walking to warm up, followed by seven minutes of
walking at a fast pace on the treadmill. Then switch to the elliptical
cross-trainer for the next ten minutes. Finally, hop onto an upright
bike and pedal briskly for seven minutes, and decrease your speed for
three minutes to cool down.
Throw a wrench in it.
Once you’ve acquainted yourself with each different cardio machine,
change up your program to combat boredom and stave off humdrum-ness.
Jack up the incline or add hand weights to your walking workout on the
treadmill. Choose an elliptical with handlebars to get your upper body
moving at the same time. Try increasing the resistance on your
stationary bike and make it a hill workout instead of a flat ride.
Minimize time to maximize results. Keeping
your workout on each machine shorter in duration means you can pay more
attention to your body and its movements instead of zoning out. Make
the most of your limited time on each machine by pushing your intensity
to achieve results.
Success, multiplied. Exercising
on different pieces of equipment engages many more muscles than a
workout on one machine would, including two of the most important
muscles we have: our brains and our hearts. Cardiovascular exercise
improves heart health, and planning each new triple program will engage
your mind as well.
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