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I love cardio, because it is part of the reason why I am achieving my weight loss goals. I do at least 4 to 5 of cardio a week, and each session lasts at least 45 minutes. The thing with cardio is that it needs to be mixed up, so that your body does not get accustomed to doing the same exercises, so as to avoid the weight loss plateau.

To get the best out of your cardio training, you need to include interval training as you work out, it will basically notch up your training efforts. My top 5 cardio exercises for burning calories are:

• Running. Running burns some serious calories, depending on the speed you are running at. Not only does it burn calories, but it shapes your legs, hips and thighs. All you need are a good pair of running shoes and you are ready to start toning your legs. The only downside about running is that it strains the joints, otherwise it is a great workout to burn calories.
• Brisk Walking. This is a great alternative to running and I have used it quite a bit when I was feeling lazy to run or just did not have the energy. It is less stressful for the joints and you can get creative with walking by adding sprints or an incline.
• Cycling. This is my number one all time favorite and it can burn you up to 500 calories an hour depending on your speed and resistance. Not only that, it will tone those thighs and bring a nice definition to them.
• Rowing. I love that it works your upper and lower body, and it give your arms a nice workout. Make sure you increase the intensity and treat it as a workout. It is a really fun exercise to do.
• Swimming. Another favorite because it a total body workout. I don’t know about you, I love being in the water. When I am swimming, I do not even feel like I am working out because I enjoy it so much.

There are other great workouts that can give you real results when it comes to getting fit, burning calories and losing weight. Have you tried any of the following? Aerobics, spinning, jumping rope . . . the list goes on.

Exercise plays an integral part in helping you achieve your weight loss goals, but your nutrition is on the other side of the coin. It is just as important as exercise, and it will ensure that you eat healthily, with foods that are doing justice to your body.

These above are just my top 5  . . . What are your top 5 exercises to do?

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