Today, we’re going to cover a basic cardio workout designed to increase your “burst” cardio (anaerobic capacity). This type of cardio will make those short but sweet exercises or daily movements easier.

Need to rush up those stairs, catch a run-away baby stroller, or simply save the old lady crossing the street from the out-of-control truck heading her way?!

This will help you accomplish that. Also mixed in is some lower-intensity cardio that will give you time to recuperate for the series of bursts we have in today’s program. A secondary function of this lower steady-state cardio is to improve stamina and burn more calories, especially those you released from fat stores and got into the bloodstream from the burst cardio.

Today will have some challenging parts and some nice cruise controls to stride it out and catch your breath. All you have to give is all you have. You won’t regret the efforts you put in and they will add up in your favor over time. See you in the workout and again tomorrow for day 3, Lower Body!

WORKOUT SUMMARY

5-10 minute warm-up

30 seconds burst (your cardio of choice, 8-9.5 of 10 intensity)

5-minute walk

30 seconds burst (your cardio of choice, 8-9.5 of 10 intensity)

5-minute walk

30 seconds burst (your cardio of choice, 8-9.5 of 10 intensity)

5-minute walk

(optional 4th round)

cool-down walk, 5-15 minutes

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0. INTRO SERIES

DAY 2 – HIIT CARDIO

WORKOUT SUMMARY