Not able to run more than a few stairs before feeling a bit out of breath? Experiencing the initial burst of energy die down halfway through your day? You’re clearly not alone. Many women often battle with their stamina, but that doesn’t mean that you should just settle for being that friend whose energy always runs out before the party is over. There is a wealth of effective cardio routines that can bolster your stamina and increase endurance to ensure you have enough juice to conquer your day and night. Let’s break down which cardio routines will get you balance-balancing on one foot before the clock strikes 12.
Endurance isn’t about training for races or sweating it out in a class; it’s about sustaining the energy to really live your life, whether that means running after your children, perusing a hiking trail, or staying awake after 5pm without dropping from exhaustion. How do you do it? How do you get there? What does it mean to build that kind of long-lasting energy?
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Cardio Workouts to the Rescue
1. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
‘But I don’t have hours to exercise every day,’ you gripe. Well, there’s good news: your new BFF is high-intensity interval training (HIIT), workouts that last as little as 10 minutes but get your heart thumping and your stamina soaring – fast. No need for fancy equipment; you can HIIT it anywhere.
Warm-up routines can also involve interval training like this: 30 seconds of sprinting, followed by 30 seconds of walking. Repeat this 20 minutes.
2. Steady-State Cardio
I don’t blame you if you don’t necessarily fancy high-intensity anything. Steady-state cardio by way of a run or spin cycle is a wonderful way to increase endurance over time, provided you’re able to find a tempo and gradually increase your time with each session.
*Pro Tip:* Start with a 20-minute session and add 5 minutes each week.
3. Circuit Training
More than just a simple blend of strength training and cardio, circuit training combines the best of both into one super workout. Transitioning between exercises keeps your heart rate elevated and your muscles confused. The result? Better strength and endurance.
Example Circuit: Jump rope, push-ups, squats, planks—run the circuit 3 times with minimal rest.
Yet, I’ve never been a runner.’ Or ‘I’m too busy to do complicated workouts.’ No problem. Because the brilliance of these workouts is that you can do them whenever and wherever you want. And you don’t have to be super-athlete to start – a 20-minute brisk walk at lunch counts as cardio!
And here’s the good news: imagine what it’s going to be like to get through each day full of vigor. Imagine conquering that mountain hike like a champ. Or dancing the night away until the break of dawn. Care to join me?
Taking Action:
Therefore, pick one of the workouts to start, and stay with it for the next two weeks. And find ways to sustain it, by comparing how you feel and noting your progress as your endurance improves. It is also always about consistency, so be consistent. Whether you hit the turbo for HIIT or undertake a walk-jog, you are inching yourself towards better health and a fresher you.
Ready to increase your stamina and get your mojo back? Go grab some sneakers and a water bottle. We have some walking to do. Your future, more vital self will thank you.