swimming20picThere are certain exercises that burn the most calories – these exercises, when completed on a regular basis can burn calories and trim inches from the waistline, as well as the rest of the body with ease. There are two types of cardio exercises; high intensity workouts and slow and steady exercise. Both can assist in burning calories and should be completed on a regular basis as part of a workout routine.

Slow and steady cardio lasts between thirty and forty five minutes and burns fats, not carbohydrates that have been ingested. This low intensity workout is perfect for those that have injured themselves in the past as it is easy on the joints. On the other hand, high intensity workouts last for twenty to thirty minutes and burn the carbohydrates that have been ingested into the body. High intensity workouts have the ability to increase the metabolism and are favorable to those seeking to accelerate the weight loss program.

Here is a list of cardio exercises which have the ability to burn the most calories per hour:

1. Step Aerobics has the ability to burn up to 800 calories per hour! While burning calories and increasing the tone of the buttocks, legs and thighs it can increase the ability of the body to burn calories by increasing the metabolism. Most step aerobics class last thirty minutes and are offered at most gyms and fitness clubs.

2. Bicycling has the ability to burn up to 1,000 calories per hour depending on the intensity of the workout. It is a low impact workout and can be used for interval, high intensity training or can be used for a steady and slow workout that can last up to forty five minutes.

3. Swimming has the ability to be beneficial for a full body workout. Swimming can burn up to 800 calories per hour and allows the dieter to get a workout that can focus on the entire body while providing a low impact workout – perfect for those that has had an injury in the past.

4. As long as you have a pair of running shoes and access to a place to run, you can burn up to 600 calories per hour of running. The high impact workout can be completed outdoors to keep the workout fresh and the motivation high to exercise. Running is one of the quickest ways to burn calories and lose inches from the body. It is a preferred exercise for those looking to get their body back into shape.

5. If you are seeking a way to build endurance than elliptical training can build up stamina while burning up to 600 calories per hour. This cardio exercise can be used for steady training – and some machines can even be programmed to offer interval training at high intensity levels.

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