Simple Heart Healthy Cardio Workouts

Denise Austin
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Hi everyone! February is Heart Health Month, but don't just think this is the only month you should concentrate on heart health. Every month is the perfect time to work on it. I have rounded up some favorite cardio workouts available. This workout is only 5 minutes long, and will help you get healthier. Give it a try today!

If you enjoyed this workout, you can find even more heart-healthy cardio workouts on my app. Here are just a few that I love:


30-Minute Super Charged Cardio Burn

High Energy Cardio + Sexy Arms & Abs

Cardio Kickboxing + Lower Body Toning & Ab Finisher

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Cardio workouts are so important to heart health - they help by lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol and improving circulation... just to name a few! And when you regularly make cardio workouts a part of your fitness routine, you will get more oxygen, have a heart that works better under stress, help to decrease your risk of diabetes, and even have a healthier weight and better mood! So many wins! For the most benefit, aim for 30 minutes at least five days a week, mix it up to keep it interesting - workout with me and let's improve our heart health together!


Let's live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!

Denise


    Heart Healthy Cardio Workout Transcript
    Are you ready to blast fat? Burn some calories. Then let's get started to do a little cardio. A kicking cardio. That's right. Just do the best you can. We're gonna move. We're gonna burn some calories. That's it in only five minutes, but guess what? You can still blast that metabolism. That's it. Boost it up. So just move those muscles. You'll feel better too. That's it. Just go side to side. Really use your muscles. That's it. Good. And have fun. That's the whole idea. Good. Nonstop cardio deal. Right now you can't stop. You can do it. Just side to side. Get moving. Good. We got two more here. Last one. Good. Now work it side to side. Just side to side. Good. Use your arms, use your legs. Every major muscle. Working at the same time. Yes. Good. Now, heel lips. Good. Heel to the buttock. Like a hamstring pull. That's it. Your heel kick. Good. This reshapes the back of those thighs. Beautiful. We can do it. Good. Now arms go overhead. Here, pull it down and down. That's it. That's great. Make sure your back stays straight right here. Okay. Keep it straight. Get your heart rate up. Great for that heart condition. The heart, just like your bicep. Gotta work it out. Good. Two more. Last one, step it front. In front. Just heel taps. That's it. Just do what you can. If at any time you feel tired, just walk in place. You're still getting your cardio up. Okay. Alright. Lift your arms, press them, move those muscles. You got it. Smile. We're gonna burn a little calories. Burn some fat. Boost that metabolism. Get some energy. Stamina. Endurance. We all need it. Yes. Two more. Last one. Now just kick it out. Kick it out. Stomach is in. Your back is strong and straight and you're kicking it out. Good. Great. Thinking about good posture, breathe out. That's it. Over. Exaggerate the exhale. That gets everything moving quicker. That's it. Great. We got two more of these. Last one. Okay. Step side to side. Just step and tap. Step. Move the arms. The more you work the arms, the more calories you burn. For every second you spend boosting up that metabolism. You gotta work more and muscle groups so as soon as the arms are in action gets that heart rate going and that's what we want right now. Good notice it's all low impact, easy on the joints, but we're moving and that's what I want for you. Good. Two more. Just like that last one. Good. Now we go forward and back. We go forward and back. Just move those bodies. Yes. Great. Cardio is so important to get in at least a couple times a week. I love to do cardio about three days a week. That's it. Add little walk to this and you got in your steps. Yes. Two more. Last one on the side. Okay. Shift to weight. Let's go the other side. Now bring in front and behind front. Use your muscles if you could kind of change the levels that works. More calories, burns more muscles. Really works it out. Good. Gets the oxygen flowing. That's what it's all about. Oxygen equals energy. Getting the oxygen, those muscles will give you the energy you need to feel good. That's it. To be heart healthy. Always good. Couple this with healthy eating and you're on your way. Two more. Last one. Good. Now we hold it right here. Now knees come up. I wanna see you. Strong backs. That's it. Pick up those knees. That's great. Stomach is in back is strong and straight and hands behind. You let the legs do the work. It's a little harder. Good. You can do it. Two more just like that, add a little twist and twist. Good. Let me see you. Come on. Get those legs up, get it going and twist. Great for the waistline too. Great. Pull the belly button into the spine. You got it. Two more. Last one. Good. And inhale up and exhale out. Beautiful Again, inhale up and exhale out. Let's stretch out those legs. You did it. Stretch your calves. Stretch your hamstrings. Proud of you. Burn some calories. Boosted your metabolism. You could do that in just five minutes if you work this hard. That's right. If you give it all, you got 110%. And take a deep breath together. Strong body, strong minds, because you are worth it. Have a great day. You did it.