What do you consider the "easiest" cardio exercise

[Deleted]

that can be done without equipment? Other than walking, I mean. I want something that I can do at home and not have to go out into the hot hot heat to do. I have a couple yoga DVDs but that is it.

I tried to do crunches but I am so out of shape I got to 6 and felt like dying.

Any recommendations appreciated!

[bluelikejazz]

What do you mean by "easiest"? Take the least amount of equipment? Or least strain on your body? Or physically the easiest for me?

[stingsharkruns]

jumping jacks, jump rope, mountain climbers. Start slow, you don't have to bang out 50 crunches right away - it takes time. Biggest Loser has a few cardio DVDs that can be done at home.

[Deleted]

physically the easiest.

[AlpineSlide]

Jumping jacks, plank jacks, jumping rope (w/o the rope), mountain climbers, running in place with high knees or butt kicks, skaters.

[Deleted]

I just got this book and really like it. I'm going to start the workouts tonight. She lost over 100 lb doing kettlebell workouts and looks awesome. She makes adjustments for larger body size and being out of shape. You will have to buy a kettlebell, but the beginning workouts can be done without.
www.amazon.com/The-Swing-Revolutionary-Kettlebell-Program/dp/0062104195/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338494983&sr=8-1

Not easy, but I'm looking for something that I can do for 15 minutes and feel like I DID work out.

[gt7301b]

None of the things listed above are easy to me. If a workout is easy the entire time I'm not pushing hard enough. It requires pushing your body and stepping outside your comfort zone.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Honestly, if something is physically easy, I don't consider it a workout. That being said, I've got some Pilates and ballet-style DVDs that, while difficult, are the most low-impact workouts I do. If you're trying to go easy on your joints and such, I'd stick with those two as options.

[Deleted]

I guess low impact is more what I meant than easy.

[Deleted]

Check the library / on demand TV for workouts, too.. Everyone starts somewhere - if 6 crunches kicks your butt this week, next week it might take 7. Don't get discouraged, just commit to doing something.

[Brie]

Do you have a gym or pool membership (or, if not, can you get one)? Swimming, pool jogging/walking, and water aerobics are great summer exercises.

Also, Sparkpeople has some great short videos on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/sparkpeople/videos

[alleycat]

Have you tried zumba? You can burn a ton of calories and if you add strength training it can shave inches off

[Wines Not Whines]

Walking is pretty easy and low impact. It's not bad to walk outside early in the morning (not too hot). All you need are shoes.

[texassmith]

Do you have a Wii? I find some of the music on Just Dance (3, in particular) to be a decent cardio workout. You'd have to do several in a row for it to be worth much of anything though.

[Deleted]

I think spinning and the elliptical are the easiest activities that I would consider real "exercise." If you are just looking to become active then I think people like Zumba (personally I detest it). If you want strengthening bar class is relatively easy and low impact.

[mmp]

Kettlebells. I love this workout and it's no impact: I do it barefoot.

www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-Your-Perfect-Body-Volume/dp/B001T77E4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338633592&sr=8-1

[foundmylazybum]

May 31, 2012 15:22:30 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Honestly, if something is physically easy, I don't consider it a workout. That being said, I've got some Pilates and ballet-style DVDs that, while difficult, are the most low-impact workouts I do. If you're trying to go easy on your joints and such, I'd stick with those two as options.

Let me just do a check on learning here?
Do you never do a recovery workout?
Because if you don't do "easy" "recovery" workouts--you are a total moron.

[foundmylazybum]

PS...OP with your constraints I'd still vote the easiest CARDIO workout is walking...how committed are you to your goal? That is a question to consider.
If you truly feel committed to your goal, and you are out of shape--then starting small 15-20 min of walking a day would be an excellent place to start.

Waking up an extra...say 30 min early (15 to get ready)...how difficult would that be?

[mayflowers22]

Jumping jacks and mountain climbers.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Jun 2, 2012 8:19:00 GMT -5 foundmylazybum said:

May 31, 2012 15:22:30 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Honestly, if something is physically easy, I don't consider it a workout. That being said, I've got some Pilates and ballet-style DVDs that, while difficult, are the most low-impact workouts I do. If you're trying to go easy on your joints and such, I'd stick with those two as options.

Let me just do a check on learning here?
Do you never do a recovery workout?
Because if you don't do "easy" "recovery" workouts--you are a total moron.

I did say that I do Pilates and ballet DVDs. Those are my recovery workouts. They're still difficult, but in a different way, without so much strain on my joints.

FWIW, I find the bolded to be rude and unnecessary. A simple question or request for clarification would be fine. Calling someone a moron with an "if" clause is unkind at best.

[tahiti36]

Try zumba, definitely a low impact workout.