Feel Fitter (and Stronger!) With This 20-Minute, No-Equipment Cardio Workout
When you think of cardio, you probably think of something pretty cut and dry, like a 20-minute jog or walk. But you don t need to leave home or own a treadmill or bike to get your heart rate up not when you can pull together some simple bodyweight exercises like the ones you ll find here. The difference between a strength training workout and a cardio one is that, with cardio, you should focus on getting in a higher number of reps, explained Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins, CSCS, who created this workout as part of POPSUGAR s 4-Week Workout Challenge. Cardio exercises are also more agility- or movement-based to help elevate your heart rate and challenge your cardiovascular system.
If you've always thought of cardio as the more punishing part of your workout routine, it's time to change your mindset. Compared to strength training,