Best Cardio Workouts For Different Stages Of Life

Cardiovascular workouts - also called aerobic workouts - are exercises that get your heart pumping, helping to move blood through your body and carry oxygen to your cells. It's important to have consistent cardio workouts in your overall fitness routine, as heart disease is the number cause of death for women and men - and cardio exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by more than 40%!

Here are six reasons you should do cardio exercise - it:

1. Strengthens the heart muscle
2. Helps to lower blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels
3. Promotes weight loss
4. Regulates blood sugar levels
5. Improves circulation and promotes waste elimination
6. Can help to fight the aging process!

Plus, if you are nearing or in menopause, it can help to alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and bone loss... anything to lessen those unwanted symptoms is worth trying!!

By now, can you tell I am a BIG proponent of the best cardio workouts? I suggest most people aim for 30 minutes three to four times per week. If you can only fit in 10 minutes at a time, do it! But aim for 30 minutes to get the most benefit and help keep your body healthy and fit. If you need help, start your free trial at DeniseAustin.com. I have so many fun, engaging cardio workouts to try - a great way to keep your heart healthy and your mind and body engaged! You also gain access to my 10-week plan.... one of they many benefits to becoming a premium member!

Here are my favorites when it comes to the best cardio workouts for different age groups. I did not include the 30s, because at that age you can do most all types of cardio.

Best Cardio Workouts For Different Stages Of Life

In your 40s:

• Race walking or Power walking
• Jogging and running
• Kickboxing
• Aerobic dance
• Jumping rope
• Stair climbing
• Cycling
• Rowing
• Hiking
• Tennis
• Swimming
• Power yoga
• EVER BETTER™ Air Walker - this new at-home workout is a cardio-focused machine that provides an excellent cardio workout for anyone in their 40s!
• Cross-country skiing

In your 50s:

• Jogging
• Power walking
• Cycling
• Stair climbing
• Rowing machine
• EVER BETTER™ Air Walker - it provides cardio and helps to target-tone inner and outer thighs, legs, waist and more!
• Low-impact aerobics
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Hiking
• Power yoga

In your 60s:

• No-impact cardio like the EVER BETTER™ Air Walker provides. It has wide pedals and secure hand grips to help keep you stable, as well.
• Power walking
• Aqua aerobics
• Elliptical machine
• Indoor cycling
• Cross-country skiing
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Hiking
• Dance
• Power yoga

Of course, don't limit yourself if you want to try something that isn't in your age group above - these are suggestions based on my experience with people (and myself!) at various stages of life. Use this as a guide to help you stay active as you age, with activities that you can safely pursue with optimal results. Remember: a little bit of cardio can take your health far, so start today by getting at least 10 minutes of cardio - and aim for 30 minutes! 

We can't talk about cardio without talking about shoes!! It's sooo important to have a pair of shoes that are supportive and comfortable, especially as we age! An appropriate pair of shoes will help to prevent injuries and keep your feet feeling comfortable, so you WANT to get that cardio in. My all-time favorite shoes for most cardio exercises are my Easy Spirit x Denise Austin Mel sneaker! They are made with Easy Spirit's EMOVE technology - superior cushioning, maximum support, shock absorbing, and weightless! 

Let's live EVER BETTER™ - together!!
Denise