Video: 10-Minute Interval Training Cardio Workout

High-intensity interval cardio is one of the best forms of exercise for achieving many different fitness goals. Whether your goal is weight loss, definition, or overall fitness this year, the interval method offers quick results in a short amount of time, so it's great for today's busy person on the go, and can be done just about anywhere, often without any equipment at all.

This week's workout is no exception. In less than 10 minutes, it exercises and tones the entire body, with a focus on the lower body (glutes, quads, etc.), and core muscles, and provides hard-hitting cardio as well. 8 different exercises are done for 40 seconds each, with "hit the deck" (plank) instructions throughout the workout to work the core and add variety. No equipment is necessary, although you should wear a good pair of athletic shoes for this workout.*

The workout does not include a warm-up or cool down, so be sure to add these yourself at the beginning and end.

* Note: Any workout involves a risk of injury. Be sure to consult your healthcare provider or a fitness professional before beginning any new workout or fitness program, and warm up first and follow all instructions to avoid injury.

HIIT the Deck Cardio - At Home High intensity Interval Training Workout
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Choosing the Right Fitness Program for You

Many people today are becoming more and more concerned about their health. And who wouldn’t be? With the alarming increase in heart-related diseases and diabetes, and the United States having been nicknamed as the fattest country in the world, you have every right to be concerned about your body. You have to consider that your body plays a major role in how you live your daily life - and vice versa, your daily life plays a major role in the fitness level of your body.

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By having a healthy body, you will be able to enjoy life more. You also need to consider that having diabetes and heart-related diseases will also affect your family's life. So, if you want a healthy body, you have to turn off your TV, get off your comfortable recliner and start exercising. You also need to consider that you have to have a proper diet in order to maintain your body's health and prevent disease. (Check out our Cooking From Scratch blog to learn more about cooking wholesome and healthy foods for your family.)

Today, there are thousands of gyms located all over the United States, so it's easy to find a place to work out. Or you can choose to work out at home, or hire a personal trainer. Either way you choose to go, by exercising, you will not only have a healthy body and a healthy heart, but you will also have a great looking body that you can proudly show off.

However, what if you don’t know how to start exercising or what if you don’t know what kind of exercises you need for your body? You need to find the right fitness program for you. Gyms today have professional fitness experts or fitness trainers that can give you guidance and help you find a program that will help you meet your fitness goals. If you just want to maintain a healthy heart and have a well-toned body, the right fitness program for you will concentrate more on cardiovascular exercises plus a diet program that will help you maintain your heart's health.

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However, if you want to have stronger muscles, you have to consider that weight training plus intensive cardiovascular exercises are required in your fitness program. You also need to consider that there are different fitness programs for different kinds of people. Fitness programs for children and young adults are quite different from those for the elderly - but people of all ages need to take charge of their fitness.

Your fitness program will depend on the current state your body is in. If you are overweight, you will first enter a weight loss fitness program. After you finish your weight loss fitness program and have reached your desired weight, you will now enter a different and more advanced fitness program that will concentrate on strength and endurance training.

As you can see, there are many different kinds of fitness programs available today. The right fitness program for you will depend on your current health status and the shape your body is in.