Exercise library
cardio exercises
29 cardio exercises, each with a moving demo. Search by name, or narrow them down by muscle and equipment.
- 29Exercises
- 1Muscle
- 7Kinds of equipment
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About cardio exercises
Cardio exercises raise your heart rate to train your heart, lungs and stamina. Use them as a warm-up, a finisher, or a session of their own.
All 29 cardio exercises
29 exercises
Cardiovascular system (29)
- astride jumps (male)
- back and forth step
- bear crawl
- burpee
- cycle cross trainer
- dumbbell burpee
- half knee bends (male)
- high knee against wall
- jack burpee
- jack jump (male)
- jump rope
- mountain climber
- push to run
- run
- run (equipment)
- scissor jumps (male)
- semi squat jump (male)
- short stride run
- skater hops
- ski step
- star jump (male)
- stationary bike run v. 3
- stationary bike walk
- swing 360
- walk elliptical cross trainer
- walking high knees lunge
- walking on incline treadmill
- walking on stepmill
- wheel run
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Questions, answered
How many cardio exercises are there?
The AltF Fitness library has 29 cardio exercises, each with an animated demo, the muscle it targets and the equipment it needs.
Which muscles do cardio exercises work?
They target the cardiovascular system. Each muscle has its own page listing every exercise for it.
What are good cardio exercises for beginners?
Beginner-friendly picks include back and forth step, burpee and cycle cross trainer. Start light, learn the movement, then add reps or load.
Is this medical advice?
No. It is general fitness information for healthy adults. If you have pain, an injury or a health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.
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