| If your goal is to lose weight, you need to | | | | |
| add some cardio to your TV watching. This | | | | Stationary Bikes |
| next set of exercises will get your heart | | | | |
| pumping. | | | | Stationary and recumbent bikes are also |
| | | | popular fitness machines. All of them work |
| Jog In Place | | | | your legs, and there are some that work your |
| | | | arms as well. |
| Jogging in place is about as simple as it | | | | |
| gets. Make sure you have supportive shoes, | | | | Rowers |
| and water nearby. If you're a beginner, start | | | | |
| with jogging for 2 or 3 minutes, and increase | | | | Rowing machines simulate the exercise of |
| it gradually each week. | | | | rowing a boat. They're great, because they |
| | | | work the arms, abs and back. In fact, if used |
| Jump Rope | | | | regularly, rowers can provide a great whole |
| | | | body workout. |
| Go raid a toy box and visit a childhood | | | | |
| favorite! Jumping rope is not only a great | | | | This last set of tips will give you some |
| cardio exercise, but it's very fun. If you | | | | final ideas and pointers to think about as |
| haven't done it in a while, it'll take some | | | | you start your exercise routine. |
| time to master, but once you do, you won't be | | | | |
| able to stop. | | | | Commercials |
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| Jumping Jacks | | | | If you're still overwhelmed at the aspect of |
| | | | exercising during your favorite TV show, try |
| Another classic, jumping jacks are a great | | | | exercising just during commercials. Most |
| way to get your heart pumping. It may take a | | | | shows have 3 or 4 commercials, so pick 3 or 4 |
| while to get your rhythm going, but that's | | | | exercises and do one per commercial break. |
| okay. Start with 5 to 10 a day and work up | | | | |
| from there. | | | | Music Channels |
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| Cross Leg Lifts | | | | We already mentioned music channels. You can |
| | | | go a bit further, and keep your favorite |
| This exercise is much like marching in place, | | | | music channel on while cleaning or doing |
| with a twist. Stand with your arms in front | | | | other activities. Upbeat music will |
| of you, elbows bent. Then, slowly at first, | | | | undoubtedly get you dancing! |
| bring your right leg up while twisting your | | | | |
| waist so that your left elbow touches your | | | | Stability Ball |
| right knee. Alternate, and as you get the | | | | |
| hang of it, pick up your speed. | | | | A stability ball is an oversized inflated |
| | | | ball that's sturdy enough to sit on. You can |
| Dance | | | | get them at any fitness store. Instead of |
| | | | sitting on the couch to do the exercises in |
| Nothing good on TV? Turn it to your favorite | | | | this ebook, try sitting on a stability ball |
| music channel and dance! Not only is dancing | | | | to do them. It will add an edge to the |
| a great way to get a cardio workout, but it | | | | exercises, and help with your balance. |
| does wonders for the soul. | | | | |
| | | | Stop if it Hurts |
| Home fitness equipment is very popular these | | | | |
| days. These next tips will list 4 popular | | | | Exercising isn't supposed to hurt. It's very |
| exercise machines, and what areas they | | | | important that with any exercise, if it's |
| target. | | | | hurting, stop immediately. You could be |
| | | | hurting your body more than you know. If the |
| Treadmills | | | | pain persists, go see your doctor. |
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| Treadmills are very popular because of | | | | Breathe |
| they're so easy to use. Most people know how | | | | |
| to walk or run, and a treadmill is a great | | | | With all exercises, don't forget to breathe. |
| way to bring this exercise indoors; and maybe | | | | Holding your breath makes it harder to |
| in front of the TV. Treadmills target your | | | | exercise, and could even cause injury. |
| legs while giving you a great cardio workout. | | | | |
| | | | Relax |
| Stair Steppers | | | | |
| | | | As you're exercising one part of your body, |
| Stair steppers simulate the exercise of | | | | don't forget to keep the other parts of your |
| walking up stairs. This gives your lower body | | | | body. For instance, when you're doing sit |
| a great workout, while getting your heart | | | | ups, make sure to keep your neck and |
| pumping. | | | | shoulders relaxed. |