Using Dumbbells For "Cardio": Dumbbell Intervals

Using Dumbbells For “Cardio”: Dumbbell Intervals

Posted by Eddie Lomax on 18 April 2009 filed in Blog, Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Dumbbell Exercise

When most exercisers think of “cardio” they think of exercise bikes, treadmills and row machines. For some reason, if the activity is not highly repetitive (boring), and without added resistance (weights), they don’t think it can benefit their heart and lung function. I’d like the chance to change your minds!

You see, you can use dumbbells as your “cardio” portion of the workout. I call these dumbbell intervals. Yes, you are going to be lifting dumbbells… but check out your heart rate and increased breathing after doing these workouts. You see, these are also workouts that improve heart and lung function.

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So, now you know you don’t need some type of expensive equipment or brave the outside elements to get in a great “cardio” workout. You can use DUMBBELLS! A lot of exercisers have access to dumbbell… but don’t use them to their full potential.

Once you understand that dumbbells can be used for cardio, it is my hope that you realize dumbbells are one of the most effective training tools you can use. When you want to get the most out of your dumbbells training, check out Extreme Dumbbell Fitness.

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Open your minds to the benefits of using weighted resistance as your cardio. I’ll think you’ll find like I have that it is an extrememly effective way to increase heart and lung power while burning tons of fat and building an athletically attractive body.