Cardiovasucular exercise is incredibly important for everyone, but it’s often an afterthought to strength training. Here at Mirafit we’ve got everything you need to improve your cardio health and athletic performance using cardio machines.
What is a cardio machine?
A cardio machine is a piece of equipment that facilitates cardiovascular activity. The most common types of cardio are running, walking and cycling, however there are several other types of cardiovascular exercise such as rowing and skiing. Cardio machines can be used for low or high intensity exercise and are suitable for people with a range of training goals.
These are just a few of the ways that cardio exercise can improve your overall health. Combining cardio with strength training can also increase athletic development and muscle definition.
Are there benefits to doing an indoor cardio workout?
Avoid poor weather: If you live in the UK, then you know that you can never rely on good weather, even in the summer months. If you want to train regularly then it can be useful to have a cardio machine in your home gym so that you can continue to train regardless of the weather conditions.
Mix up your strength and cardio training: Depending on your training goals, you might want to incorporate high intensity cardio into your strength training in a circuit style workout. This is much more convenient if you have access to a cardio machine that you can jump on between exercises.
Manage the conditions: As well as factoring in the weather, other conditions such as the terrain can also be managed using a cardio machine. For example, if you want to improve your uphill fitness, it’s easy to adjust the resistance on a stationary bike to perform hill intervals, something that might not be possible outdoors if you live in an urban area.
Accessibility: Certain cardio equipment provides unique benefits that may not be easily accessible outdoors. For instance, many people lack access to rowing equipment or ski facilities. However, rowing machines and ski machines replicate these activities and offer a more convenient and accessible alternative.
Mirafit cardio machines
Want to know more about what we have to offer? Here are the cardio machines available at Mirafit:
Everyone should be including cardio in their workout program, whether you’re training to run a marathon or you want to be the healthiest version of yourself. Adding a cardio machine to your home gym is a surefire way to improve your cardiovascular fitness.
