Steady-state cardio is known for its intangible health benefits such as decreased blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease.
This type of cardio has also been known to burn more fat than any other type of cardio exercise. The longer, slow-paced exercise accesses the body’s fat burning ability.*
Steady-state cardio can be performed on any piece of exercise equipment (elliptical, treadmill, stair climber or bike), or by walking, jogging or cycling outside. Do it for at least 30 minutes, working your way up to 45-60 minutes.
Try it this way:
5 Minutes – warm up at a moderate pace
25 – 55 Minutes – keep the same, brisk pace (time amount depends on overall length of exercise)
Last 5 Minutes – cooldown, slow your pace and breathing
25 – 55 Minutes – keep the same, brisk pace (time amount depends on overall length of exercise)
Last 5 Minutes – cooldown, slow your pace and breathing
Perform steady-state cardio 2-3 days a week for its heart-healthy benefits.
*Studies have shown that while steady-state cardio burns more fat for energy and fast-paced exericse uses glucose as its main source of energy, the latter burns more calories overall and therefore burns more fat than the former type of cardio. The point: do both types of cardio, but use intense cardio to burn fat.
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Women walking with strollers: Ed Yourdon/flickr
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