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Gym Workouts and Cardio Exercise
5 Treadmill Alternatives You’ll Actually Like
Tired of the running on the hamster wheel? Try these fun and effective ways to mix up your cardio routine
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Treadmill Alternative #1
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Kickboxing
“It’s a great workout to burn off steam and energy,” says Kimbrough. “You’re strengthening your core muscles because the basic movements are like standing crunches with the upper body—you’re getting your heart rate up and you’re strengthening your upper back muscles at the same time."
How to do it: Kimbrough recommends beginners try kickboxing with a trainer or a class first to get the basic mechanics down. But after that, she says you can do it anywhere. “Do it in the living room going through the sparring routine or do it with a bag and gloves—either way it’s a great workout.”
How many calories it burns: “You’ll burn anywhere from 310 to 400 calories in 30 minutes,” says Kimbrough.
Why it beats the treadmill: Not only are you sweating but Kimbrough says you’re strengthening your upper-back muscles, core muscles, legs, and arms at the same time.
How to do it: Kimbrough recommends beginners try kickboxing with a trainer or a class first to get the basic mechanics down. But after that, she says you can do it anywhere. “Do it in the living room going through the sparring routine or do it with a bag and gloves—either way it’s a great workout.”
How many calories it burns: “You’ll burn anywhere from 310 to 400 calories in 30 minutes,” says Kimbrough.
Why it beats the treadmill: Not only are you sweating but Kimbrough says you’re strengthening your upper-back muscles, core muscles, legs, and arms at the same time.
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