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Cathe Friedrich doing a mountain climber as an alternative to running

5 Best Alternatives to Running for Cardiovascular Benefits

World-wide, running is one of the most common forms of cardiovascular exercise. But it’s not the only one. There are other effective forms of cardio that have some health advantages over running. Here are 5 cardio exercises that require little or no equipment and don’t involve running. 

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Burpees

How to Make Burpees Easier and Harder

The burpee is a fast-paced exercise with multiple fitness benefits. When you first start out, you might want to start with an easier version of burpees. However, after doing them for a while, you might want to make them harder. Here are some of the best ways to do both.

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Don’t Hate Burpees: They’re Good for You!

Don’t Hate Burpees: They’re Good for You!

Burpees – do you love them or hate them? The reality – they’re not most people’s favorite exercise – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do them. Read on and discover why burpees, also known as squat thrusts, should be part of your routine and how to increase or decrease the challenge when you do them.

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