Cardio Machine Workouts To Get Your Blood Pumping Again

If you are looking for ways to burn stubborn fats, maximising your cardio routine is one way to go about it. But even with the most exciting playlist and the most motivating podcast, doing the same exercise repeatedly can get old, fast.

Switching things up between different cardio machines like the treadmill, elliptical machine or even the spin bike can bring about a jolt of excitement and take the boredom out of your cardio days. Not only do these machines add a variety to your workouts, but they also help your body avoid the ‘steady state cardio’ trap where your body gets too comfortable with a certain routine.

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So, if you don’t know where to start, here are some routines you can follow.

These are exercises that focus on your lower body.

1. Lower Body Exercise Routines For Beginners

• Start off your workout on the treadmill for 20 minutes at 6km/h.

• Move on to the spin bike for another 20 minutes at 6 resistance.

Or you can also try

• Starting with the elliptical machine for 30 minutes with arms (15 minutes forward, 15 minutes backwards) at 6 resistance.

• End your routine on the stationary bike for another 20 minutes at 7 resistance.

2. Lower Body Exercise Routines for Intermediate

• Start off your routine on the spin bike for 35 minutes by alternating between high resistance for one minute and low resistance for 30 seconds.

• Continue your next routine on the treadmill for 15 minutes at 6 km/h.

3. Lower Body Exercise Routines for Advanced

• Begin your cardio routine on the StairMaster for 30 minutes at 6 resistance.

• Move on to the treadmill for another 30 minutes at 8.5 km/h.

For upper body cardio, here are a few recommendations.

1. Upper Body Exercise Routines for Beginners

• Start off your routine on the elliptical machine for 20 minutes at 8.5 km/h.

• End it on the arm bike for another 20 minutes at 9 resistance.

2. Upper Body Exercise Routines for Intermediate

• Begin your exercise on the vertical climber for 25 minutes at 4 resistance.

• Then, move on to the swim trainer for another 25 minutes at 5 km/h.

3. Upper Body Exercise Routines for Advanced

• Get on the rower for 30 minutes or until you reach 3.5 kilometres.

• Next, hop on the ski trainer for another 30 minutes or until you reach the same distance.

Avoid overexerting yourself beyond your limit by adjusting the time spent on each machine to suit your current fitness level. You can also try lowering the resistance and building it up gradually to complement your cardiovascular endurance or going for a shorter amount of time but at a higher intensity to maximise your results. The ultimate goal here is to keep your heart rate up as you switch between these machines.

Planning to get any of these exercise equipment to build your own home gym, should check out our variety of top-quality equipment at Homefitness Singapore. From treadmills to spin bikes, we have the necessary cardio machines to help you reach your fitness goals. Contact us to know more today!