No matter how you like your cardio at the gym, we've got the answer. Stick to your favourite machine or branch out and try a new one with all of our cardio workouts, all in one place. Changing up your cardio workout is a great way to burn more calories and keep from plateauing. If your treadmill, elliptical, or stationary-bike game could use a shake-up, take your pick below.
When you don't have a lot of time, try this short interval elliptical workout. It's only 22 minutes long (including warmup and cooldown) and features really short and effective intervals.
To get in and get out, go for this 20-minute interval workout. The intense intervals ensure you're still giving your body a solid workout.
A quick workout you can fit in during your lunch break is one you have no excuse to miss. This 30-minute lunchtime workout ensures that you have enough time to freshen up in the locker room.
One way to push the interval envelope is to decrease the amount of rest time between your bouts of sprinting. By shortening your recovery time, you're pushing your aerobic threshold and strengthening your cardiovascular system. Sound good? Then try this elliptical interval shrinking recovery workout.
30- to 60-Minute Workouts:
Do this elliptical interval workout when you only have 35 minutes to spare. It's the best way to get the most out of a short amount of time.
If you're new to the elliptical machine — or working out in general — try thisbeginning elliptical workout. It uses all the different features of the machine, which gives you an idea of what it can do.
Target glutes and hamstrings by playing with the incline on the elliptical. Thiselliptical booty workout will help you tone your backside while also giving you a good cardio workout.
To work your core while on the elliptical, just let go. Not using the handles in this elliptical core workout helps engage all the muscles of your core as you work harder to stay balanced on the machine.
For times when you can't find an empty treadmill at the gym, try this elliptical treadmill workout. The workout comes close to mimicking what running on a treadmill feels like and may even help even out your stride.
Set your workout to a soundtrack with this one-hour elliptical workout with playlist. You switch speeds with each song, so you'll never be bored for the 60 minutes.
If the idea of the treadmill bores you, get a fun workout on the other cardio machines at your gym. This stationary bike and elliptical workout will leave you sweaty without the run.
This three-machine cardio mashup workout will get you ready for bikini season. It uses the rowing machine, elliptical, and treadmill for a killer cardio session that works your entire body.
Feeling bored? Alternate between the elliptical and the treadmill for this two-machine, 45-minute workout that'll have the time flying by.
