Exercises by muscle
Cardiovascular system exercises
These exercises target your heart, lungs and circulation rather than one muscle. Regular cardio improves how well your body takes in and uses oxygen.
Steady activities like cycling or brisk walking build an aerobic base, and short bursts such as burpees or jumping moves raise your heart rate quickly.
- 29Exercises
- 7Kinds of equipment
- 20Beginner friendly
Every cardiovascular system exercise
29 exercises
Beginner friendly (20)
back and forth step
burpee
cycle cross trainer
dumbbell burpee
half knee bends (male)
high knee against wall
jack burpee
mountain climber
push to run
run
run (equipment)
short stride run- ski step
- stationary bike run v. 3
- stationary bike walk
- walk elliptical cross trainer
- walking high knees lunge
- walking on incline treadmill
- walking on stepmill
- wheel run
Some experience (8)
Advanced skill (1)
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Questions, answered
How many cardiovascular system exercises are there here?
There are 29 exercises that target the cardiovascular system in the AltF Fitness library, each with an animated demo and coaching tips.
What are good cardiovascular system exercises for beginners?
Moves rated beginner friendly here include back and forth step, burpee and cycle cross trainer. Start with a weight or version you can control for every rep, then build up gradually.
What equipment do I need to train the cardiovascular system?
The exercises here use body weight, leverage machine, dumbbell, rope and more. Use the equipment filter on the exercise library to see only what you have.
How much cardio should I do?
Public-health guidance such as the WHO's suggests adults aim for 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity a week, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous activity, or a mix of both.
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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