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Step 1
Run or walk on a treadmill. Running on a treadmill can burn a lot of calories, especially running at an incline. Listening to music or watching television is a good way to pass the time when on the treadmill to make exercising easier.
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Step 2
Use the elliptical machine for a non-impact workout. The elliptical machine burns a lot of calories without putting pressure and impact on the joints as you do on a treadmill. Also, you are able to work out your arms more effectively on an elliptical.
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Step 3
Ride a stationary bike at a medium resistance to work out your leg muscles. The bike is a great non-impact cardio exercise, although it does not burn as many calories as the treadmill or the elliptical machine. You can also go mountain bike riding for an incredible cardio exercise.
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Step 4
Do aerobics. Step aerobics burn a lot of calories and are a good workout for the legs, glutes and hips. Dance aerobics and other high-impact aerobics also burn a lot of calories and can work out the whole body.
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Step 5
Swim to workout and strengthen the entire body. Swimming is also a good cardio exercise.
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Step 6
Cross country ski on a machine or in the snow to work out the upper and lower body.
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Step 7
Rock climb to increase arm and leg strength and create a solid cardio workout.
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Step 8
Play other sports such as racquetball, basketball, rowing or anything else that will increase the heart rate and keep it up for a period of time.
