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