When people think of cardio, most people’s minds immediately turn to lacing up their running shoes and hitting the treadmill. But if that’s just not your jam, then give this full-body workout try instead. Not only do full-body workouts contain lots of multi-joint movements, which are great for elevating your heart rate, therefore boosting your cardiovascular health, but this particular one will also improve your strength too, as some exercises incorporate a pair of dumbbells.
The workout is a circuit format, so it’s ideal if you’re tight on time. As well as improving your VO2 max, increasing strength, and reducing blood pressure, circuit training can also help reduce body fat. According to Train Fitness: “By incorporating exercises targeting multiple muscle groups, circuit training can help to boost your metabolism and burn calories long after your workout,” – this is also known as the ‘afterburn effect’. “When combined with a healthy diet, circuit training can be an effective tool for people looking to lose weight.”
