Rollerblading
Rollerblading is a fun way to get your cardio workout done. On the MayoClinic.com list, it is second only to running in number of calories burned per hour. People weighing 160, 200 and 240 pounds can expect to burn 913, 1,138 and 1,363 calories, respectively, in 60 minutes. These results will obviously depend on your starting fitness levels and the intensity at which you rollerblade.
Circuit Training
Circuit training is a very effective cardio workout because it constantly challenges the body and prevents it entering a comfort zone. The IDEA Health and Fitness Association describes circuit training as the use of nine to 12 work stations, each of which is a different exercise, varying from body-weight and light free-weight exercises to cardio machines. You spend a minute or one set at each station before moving on to the next, with little to no break between.
HIIT
The strategy of HIIT --- high-intensity interval training --- can be applied to any form of cardiovascular exercise to make it a highly effective and challenging workout. HIIT uses intervals of varying intensity throughout the workout to prevent the body from entering a comfort zone. A sample workout pattern would alternate one minute of high-intensity work --- going as fast as you can while cycling --- followed by two minutes at low intensity --- slowing to a moderate pace --- then repeating for 20 to 30 minutes.
Sports and Hobbies
Getting your cardio exercise need not be a chore.Activities like tennis, volleyball, aerobics, swimming and basketball are all very effective at burning off calories. These activities are not only enjoyable but also have the added benefit of being social. Social and peer pressure can get you exercising on days when your willpower isn't enough to bring you to your cardio workout.
