STRENGTH & CARDIO / 104 EXERCISE GUIDES

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HIIT bike intervals  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Stationary bike

HIIT bike intervals

Focus: Cardiorespiratory system and cycling leg muscles

Warm up eight minutes, cycle hard for one minute then easy for two; repeat four to six times and cool down.

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LISS steady walk  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Walking route

LISS steady walk

Focus: Cardiorespiratory system and walking leg muscles

Walk at a steady conversational effort for 20–45 minutes; extend duration gradually.

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Incline treadmill walk  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Treadmill

Incline treadmill walk

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Set a manageable incline, walk upright at a talkable pace and adjust grade before speed.

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Steady aerobic cycling  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Bike

Steady aerobic cycling

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Ride at a comfortable continuous effort for 25–60 minutes, keeping a pace you can sustain.

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Controlled tempo run  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Running shoes

Controlled tempo run

Focus: Cardiorespiratory system and running leg muscles

After an easy warm-up, run 10–20 minutes at a challenging but sustainable pace; cool down easy.

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Easy aerobic jog  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Running shoes

Easy aerobic jog

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Keep an easy conversational rhythm for 15–35 minutes; mix walking as needed.

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Stair climb  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Safe stairs

Stair climb

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Climb steadily for 30–90 seconds and walk down carefully; repeat with full control.

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Continuous lap swim  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Pool

Continuous lap swim

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Swim easy repeats with enough recovery to keep stroke quality; build total time gradually.

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Easy elliptical session  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Elliptical machine

Easy elliptical session

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Use a smooth stride at a conversational effort for 20–40 minutes.

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Steady rowing  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Rowing ergometer

Steady rowing

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Row 15–30 minutes at a repeatable effort, driving with legs before drawing the handle.

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Moderate bike intervals  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Stationary bike

Moderate bike intervals

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

After warming up, alternate two minutes brisk and two minutes easy for four to six cycles.

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Low-impact step jacks  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Clear floor

Low-impact step jacks

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Step one foot to the side as arms rise, return and alternate sides without jumping.

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Short sprint intervals  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Open track

Short sprint intervals

Focus: Glutes, hamstrings and calves; high-speed cardiorespiratory demand

After a thorough progressive warm-up, run short 10–20-second accelerations with full walk-back recovery.

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Hill hike with poles  ·  illustrative movement reference
Cardio · Trail shoes and optional poles

Hill hike with poles

Focus: Heart, lungs and working leg muscles

Choose a manageable grade, maintain a sustainable pace and descend with controlled steps.

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Choose a comfortable starting point.

Match the movement to your current ability and available equipment. Reduce the load or use the listed alternative if you need a simpler option. Stop if exercise causes pain, and seek individual clinical advice for an injury.

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