Cardio Workout Routines

By Life is Not Hard on July 2nd, 2008

Ever since I started my quest to complete 100 pushups without stopping I have started thinking about other ways to improve my overall fitness level. One thing that I really want to improve is my cardio. I spend the majority of my day stationary and notice that my cardio lacks when performing moderate exercise. My problem is, I like a schedule that builds you up to your goal. I know I can go start out light on the treadmill and build my way up, but I like to have a plan. Two nights ago I begin looking for a free cardio workout routine that I felt was tailored towards a beginner but also built up to a more advanced routine over time.

After searching on google I came across several sites offering different cardio programs. None of them struck me as a beginner cardio workout. For someone that wants to build up from scratch like myself, I was hoping something like “best beginner cardio workout” would jump out at me. Well it didn’t. I did however come across a site called www.tnafitness.com which had a cardio workout program designed to strip away fat. I liked the progression of the routine and started it last night. Just like my hundred pushup program I will keep track of my progress and let you know my thoughts on the program as I get deeper into it.

Here is the program from tnafitness.com (I will be using a treadmill)

Lines in Red have been completed

Week 1

Monday: 9 minute walk, 1 minute run. Repeated twice
Wednesday: 4 minute walk, 1 minute run. Repeat Four Times
Saturday: Repeat Wednesday’s cardio routine

Week 2

Monday: 3 minute walk, 2 minute run. Repeat Four Times
Wednesday: Repeat Monday’s cardio routine
Saturday: 2 minute walk, 3 minute run. Repeat Four Times

Week 3 (Interval Training)

Monday: 5 minute walk, 5 minute run. Repeat Twice
Wednesday: Repeat Monday’s cardio routine
Saturday: 1 minute walk, 4 minute run. Repeat Four Times

Week 4

Monday: 1 minute walk, 4 minute run. Repeat Four Times
Wednesday: 5 minute walk, 5 minute run. Repeat Twice
Saturday: Repeat Wednesday’s cardio workout routine

Week 5 (Interval Training)

Monday: 2 minute walk, 3 minute run. Repeat Four Times
Wednesday: 1 minute walk, 4 minute run. Repeat Four Times
Saturday: 20 minute run

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