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      Cardio for Women

      6 High-Intensity Incline Cardio Workouts

      Elevate your training routine with these six outdoor/indoor incline cardio workouts.

      Katy Loren

      Latest in Cardio for Women

      Cardio for Women

      6 Tips to Transition to Running Outside

      Check out Kristan Dietz's author page.

      Kristan Dietz
      Published Jun 27, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      5 Calorie-Torching Rowing Machine Cardio Workouts

      These five rowing machine cardio workouts will help you work your way to a leaner, fitter body fast.

      Katy Loren
      Published Jun 3, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      How — and Why — to Design an Effective Cool-Down Routine

      Don't skip your cool-down; make it your own with these tips.

      Meredith Butulis, DPT, PT, CSCS
      Published Jun 2, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      When Is the Best Time to Fit in Cardio?

      Experts share some of the key do’s and don’ts of scheduling your heart-pumping workouts.

      Jenn Sinrich
      Published Jun 1, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      The Essential Mobility Routine for Runners

      Looking to boost your running longevity? This mobility routine for runners checks all the boxes you need to keep running pain-free.

      Meredith Butulis, DPT, PT, CSCS
      Published May 17, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      5 Ways to Take Your Walk to the Next Level

      Put the power back in power walking with these tips for increasing the intensity.

      Jenn Sinrich
      Published May 13, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      What Makes a Good Running Warm-Up?

      Here are the running warm-up essentials you can use to build your own routine before your next run. 

      Meredith Butulis, DPT, PT, CSCS
      Published May 11, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      Avoid Running Injuries This Spring With These 5 Tips

      Warmer weather draws runners back outside, but how do you get back into more significant mileage without injuring yourself?

      Oxygen Mag
      Published Apr 28, 2022
      Interval Training

      How to Use Cardio Zones While Training

      Check out Meredith Butulis's author page.

      Meredith Butulis, DPT, PT, CSCS
      Published Mar 17, 2022
      High-Intensity Interval Training

      How to Work Out for Heart Health (Without Boring Cardio)

      This group of workouts will get your heart pumping.

      Meredith Butulis, DPT, PT, CSCS
      Published Feb 19, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      A Marathoner Runner’s Go-to Leg Exercises

      Why this marathon runner never skips strength training days.

      Lindsay Walter
      Published Feb 4, 2022
      High-Intensity Interval Training

      Tabata Quest: Midpoint Check-In

      Are you ready for more Tabata?

      Oxygen Editors
      Published Jan 14, 2022
      Cardio for Women

      Your Guide to Becoming a Better Runner in 2022

      New year, new speeds.

      Ashley Mateo
      Published Jan 11, 2022
      High-Intensity Interval Training

      The 40-Minute Full-Body Weighted HIIT Workout

      HIIT your body from head to toe in 40 minutes with this minimal-equipment, maximum-results workout.

      Katy Loren
      Published Dec 28, 2021
      High-Intensity Interval Training

      The Hill Workout for Peak Conditioning

      There's no getting around it: Hill training is rough. But if you do it correctly, it's worth it.

      Lee Boyce
      Published Oct 14, 2021
      Cardio for Women

      Here’s Why Consistency — Even 10 Minutes at a Time — Creates Fitness

      There are 4 physiological reasons why consistent runs have an oversized effect on long-term growth. On a tough day, even 10 or 20 minutes can be plenty to spur progress.

      David Roche
      Published Sep 20, 2021
      Cardio for Women

      Step Up Your Cardio With Stairs

      Here's how to make the most out of your stairs.

      Nicole Clancy
      Published Aug 26, 2021
      Cardio for Women

      Make Biking Your Healthy Hobby

      Low impact, high-intensity and fresh air — what more could you want?

      Nicole Clancy
      Published Aug 26, 2021
      Cardio for Women

      How to Balance Running With Weight Training

      You don’t have to pick one or the other — you can combine cardio and strength.

      Annie Cooper, CPT
      Published Aug 25, 2021
      High-Intensity Interval Training

      Outdoor Track Sprint Interval Workout

      Check out Annie Cooper, CPT's author page.

      Annie Cooper, CPT
      CPT
      Published Aug 20, 2021
      Cardio for Women

      Cardio and Resistance Training: Water Workout

      Take advantage of the warm end-of-summer weather with this pool-based routine.

      Jill Schildhouse
      Published Sep 10, 2020
      Cardio for Women

      No More Boring Cardio!

      Add variety to your training with these dynamic, no-equipment cardio moves.

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Aug 14, 2020
      Interval Training

      4 Strategies to Get More From Your High-Intensity Workout

      These tips can help you make the most of your HIIT workout.

      Rachel Crocker
      Published Jul 21, 2020
      Interval Training

      EMOM: Maximize Your Burn

      This interval workout has you racing against the clock, improving endurance, building muscle and boosting your metabolism.

      OxygenMag
      Published Jun 10, 2020
      Cardio for Women

      Three Awesome Outdoor Workout Ideas

      Need to shake up your workout routine? Take your training outdoors this summer by trying a fun new fat-burning activity.

      Lara McGlashan, MFA, CPT
      Published May 13, 2020
      Plyometrics

      Fat-Burning Plyometrics Workout

      Use plyometric training to improve performance and enhance fat burning.

      Lara McGlashan, MFA, CPT
      Published Mar 18, 2020
      Cardio for Women

      4 Breathing Tips to Boost Your Cardio

      Boost your workouts by becoming more mindful about your breathing technique.

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Feb 23, 2020
      Cardio for Women

      Row, Row, Row Yourself to Health

      This low-impact rowing workout will help you engage nearly twice as many muscles as running or biking.

      Jill Schildhouse
      Published Apr 4, 2019
      Cardio for Women

      Strength-Building Treadmill Workouts

      Think treadmills are reserved for long, uninspiring runs? Think again!

      OxygenMag
      Published Feb 8, 2019
      Cardio for Women

      This 69-Year-Old Is Training to Skip a Half Marathon

      Veteran “skipper” Kim Corbin shares the story of Ro Gammon, a seasoned runner who plans to skip an entire half marathon in honor of her 70th birthday.

      Kim Corbin
      Published Oct 19, 2018
      Cardio for Women

      HIIT the Hills Workout

      Build stronger, shapelier legs with this high-intensity hill workout.

      Heather Wilson-Phillips
      Published Aug 29, 2018
      Cardio for Women

      “Skip It” Crossrope Full-Body Workout

      Jump to increase your fat-burning potential.

      Heather Wilson-Phillips
      Published Jul 19, 2018
      Cardio for Women

      5 Reasons to Commit to a Spin Class

      Beyond the hype, hopping on a bike has some serious benefits.

      Jill Schildhouse
      Published Mar 21, 2018
      Cardio for Women

      When Is the Best Time for Cardio?

      There is no magical, universal time of the day for cardio, but there are optimal times based on your individual lifestyle.

      Jill Schildhouse
      Published Nov 8, 2017
      Cardio for Women

      Stepper Workouts to Increase Your Cardiovascular and Muscular Endurance

      Step up your game both figuratively and literally with this challenging stepper workout.

      Heather Wilson-Phillips
      Published Sep 1, 2017
      Cardio for Women

      4 No-Gym HIIT Workouts

      These four “no-gym” workouts will keep you on track to accomplish your fitness goals no matter your location.

      OxygenMag
      Published Aug 29, 2017
      Cardio for Women

      The Ultimate Sprinting Workout

      Follow these drills and workouts and you’ll be burning up the track and burning body fat at the same time.

      Lee Boyce, CPT
      Published Jul 6, 2017
      Cardio for Women

      No Treadmill? No Problem.

      Get as lean as you want to be without waiting on cardio row at rush hour.

      Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CSCS
      Published May 26, 2016
      Cardio for Women

      Burn Fat With Treadmill Intervals

      Try David Siik’s precisely calculated treadmill system to engage your mind, preserve your joints and burn a ton of fat in less than half an hour.

      Lara McGlashan, MFA, CPT
      Published Apr 25, 2016
      Cardio for Women

      Walk Your Butt Off

      Spring’s here! But a cool winter tool can help you scorch calories in the outdoors.

      Karla Dial
      Published Mar 8, 2016
      Cardio for Women

      HIIT The Gym

      This winter, you may find yourself looking at more indoor cardio. Try these four time-to-sweat workouts.

      Michelle Basta Speers, NSCA-CPT
      Published Oct 15, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      Burn Calories With Cardio Intervals

      Oxygen’s fat-melting interval plan will get you ready to feel the heat — and see results!

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Oct 13, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      Must-Do Cardio Machine: StepMill

      If you want the best cardio workout, bypass the treadmill and step onto the StepMill.

      Joe Wuebben
      Published Sep 10, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      The Benefit of Plyometrics

      Jump training is a great way to increase strength and stamina. Here’s why you should incorporate it into your routine.

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Jul 30, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      How to Prepare for a 10K

      Learn how to fine-tune your fitness routines in the weeks before a 10k race.

      Tawnee Prazak, MS, CSCS
      Published Jun 25, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      Fresh Air Fitness

      Take to the hills to burn mega-calories and get a ringside seat for Mother Nature’s finest.

      Lara McGlashan, MFA, CPT
      Published Apr 27, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      Alicia Marie’s Killer Playlists

      May cover model Alicia Marie shares her two favorite playlists for getting your sweat on!

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Apr 17, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      15-Minute Fat Blast

      Turn a set of stairs into a fat-burning machine with this quick but effective workout.

      Lara McGlashan, MFA, CPT
      Published Mar 23, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      Zap Fat…Fast With High-Intensity Interval Training

      Use high-intensity interval training to reveal awesome abs. Try these three do-anywhere routines.

      Jon-Erik Kawamoto, CSCS, CEP
      Published Mar 10, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      The Ultimate Guide to Cardio

      Use these four cardio protocols and get leaner, stronger and faster than ever.

      Lara McGlashan, CPT, and Michelle Basta Speers, NSCA-CPT
      Published Feb 12, 2015
      Cardio for Women

      Slow and Steady

      Good old-fashioned cardio has been snubbed lately in favor of HIIT. But here’s why adding it into your training mix is exactly what your body needs.

      Mike Carlson, NASM- CPT, CFL1
      Published Oct 24, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      Knock Yourself Out!

      HIIT it hard by incorporating a boxing-based fitness workout into your current cardio routine.

      Alissa Carpio
      Published Sep 11, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      A Sprintroduction

      Erin Stern teaches you how to do your cardio in less time with sprint drills.

      Erin Stern
      Published Sep 10, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      Burn More Fat With Incline Training

      Increase your heart rate, burn more calories and torch fat with incline training.

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Jul 10, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      Step Up Your Cardio

      Escalate your calorie burn with this fat-torching stair workout.

      Jon-Erik Kawamoto, CSCS, CEP
      Published Jun 20, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      Q&A: Kathrine Switzer, Marathon Woman

      Oxygen caught up with women’s running pioneer Kathrine Switzer to find out why so many women are running races in the U.S.

      Michal Kapral
      Published May 19, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      HIIT: How to Determine the Optimal Work-Rest Ratio

      Determining your optimal work-rest intervals for HIIT.

      Carey Rossi
      Published Apr 2, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      Cardio Kickboxing Workout

      Kick your love handles to the curb with this do-anywhere cardio kickboxing workout.

      Peggy Hall
      Published Mar 19, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      Burn Up To 350 Calories In 30 Minutes

      Tone up and lean out with this fun Spinning routine.

      OxygenMag
      Published Mar 13, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      High-Intensity Training: How Much Is Too Much?

      High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective and time-saving training method, but is it possible to overdo it?

      Michelle Basta Speers, NSCA-CPT
      Published Mar 7, 2014
      Cardio for Women

      Three Cool Weather Cardio Options

      Winter is here but that doesn’t mean you have to coop yourself up in the gym. You can still do plenty of firming, lifting and swimming with these out-of-the-gym fall activities.

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Oct 23, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      Tabata Workout!

      Get better results fast with Tabata training – your ultimate cardio. Follow Jessica Smith in this video to get an amazing four-minute cardio workout!

      Jessica Smith CPT
      Published May 31, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      5 Plyometric Moves To Burn Fat

      This do-anywhere plyometric workout will scorch major calories, fast!

      Lara McGlashan, MFA, CPT and Rachel Crocker
      Published May 27, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      Personal Cardio Plans

      Mix up your cardio session and build a heart-pumping workout on the fly with these 3 ideas.

      Rachel Crocker
      Published May 16, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      HIIT: Your Fast, Fat-Burning Workout

      Science supports it, your body responds to it and it saves you time. Learn the truth about high-intensity interval training, and hop aboard the interval bandwagon.

      Amanda Vogel, MA, FIS
      Published May 16, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      Learn to Run

      If you've always wanted to try running to get that cardio burn, but weren't quite sure how to begin, we've got just the guide for you!

      Alicia Rewega
      Published May 14, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      Your HIIT Workouts

      Get the most out of your cardio workout with these two high-intensity interval routines.

      Jimmy Peña, MS, CSCS
      Published May 14, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      Killer High-Intensity Cardio Workout

      Whether you're just starting on the road to fitness or you've been trotting it for years, we've got the perfect treadmill plan for you.

      Carrie Myers
      Published May 14, 2013
      Cardio for Women

      Power Walk

      Burn calories, gain energy and work your full body by heading outdoors for a power stroll.

      The Oxygen Team
      Published Mar 16, 2013

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