a huge mistake I see new clients do is that they are trying to achieve too much too soon and are going all out on cardio. They go for a run every single day and up with very few pounds gone, if any, and with lost motivation because who wants to be stuck on a treadmill every day. We fix their cardio schedule on the first consultation.

You really don’t need to do as much as you think. Moderation is key to scheduling cardio workouts and reaping all the benefits of it in just a few short sessions.

Start slow. Start easy. Progress to longer and/or more intense sessions as you go along. Change duration and intensity every 3-5 weeks. Only add extra sessions if you have more weight to lose and without sacrificing your rest.

1-2 cardio sessions a week work well for my clients needs and schedules. And we’re keeping those sessions short and sweet. 30-45 minutes for steady state cardio and 20-30 minutes for high intensity types.

Steady state cardio is the type you can maintain at about 65% of your max heart rate. This activity is low intensity and you can sustain it for a long time without rest.

High intensity cardio is when you do bouts of intense exercise for 20-90 seconds followed by a rest period.

Anything goes for cardio sessions: bike, jog, swim, dance, skate, run, do gym machines. It doesn’t matter as long as you can stick to it.

Both steady state and high intensity types of cardio have wonderful benefits for weight loss and health in general. It’s important to switch it up between the two to always be progressing. If you can’t figure out how much cardio is justttt right for you, come in for a consultation and we’ll figure your particular situation out. Apply for a consult here>>