Did you know that you can use resistance bands for circuit training cardio exercise to raise your heart rate and burn calories while strengthening and toning your muscles? Here are some pointers.
Use interval training. Do short circuit-training routines that elevate your heart rate to near your maximum and keep it there for a few minutes.
Challenge yourself by taking short rest times between intervals.
Focus on large muscle groups rather than isolated muscle exercises. Use as many muscles at once as possible. Stick to the big exercises: squats, shoulder presses, and combination exercises that involve your entire body.
Think quality rather than speed. While you want to do as many repetitions as possible to raise your heart rate, don't sacrifice quality for quantity. Completing each repetition properly makes you work harder on the next one.
Work those legs. Legs have the biggest muscle groups in the body. Working your legs will get your heart rate up and increase blood flow.
Push yourself as appropriate but also know how to avoid injury that will only set your training program back. If a resistance becomes too much, switch to a lower resistance band.
Have fun. Change the routine to keep yourself motivated.
