When it comes to cardio, most people think you need to run or do a workout that leaves you in a sweaty heap on the floor afterwards. “Cardio doesn’t have to be high impact - your health isn’t defined by how much you run or how high you jump,” says Sweat App Trainer, Brittany Williams on a recent Instagram post. She’s right – her low-impact dumbbell workout will help you break a sweat, burn plenty of calories, all whilst being gentle on your knees and hips.
It’s an example of resistance circuit training, which combines exercises using weights with minimal rest, performed in a circuit style format. This workout features multi-joint movements that elevate your heart rate by engaging multiple muscle groups at once. But, by adding dumbbells into the equation, your body has to work even harder to power through each move. This means heart rate goes up and more calories are burned.
