Are there any cardio work-out programs that tone your body?
Cardio work outs are designed to burn fat. The higher the intensity of the cardio work out, the more fat you burn. But what if you want to do a cardio work out that burns fat and tones your body at the same time? Is it possible to add exercise to your list of multi-tasking possibilities? The answer is yes. You can burn fat and tone your muscles at the same time. The question then becomes how.
Combine your cardio work out with resistance training and you can burn fat and tone your body in one work out. Combining weights and cardio allows you to build muscle while you burn calories. You cannot combine weights with all cardio workouts. Using weights while you run or use most cardio machines is not recommended. Instead you will need to find a work out that is designed to effectively combine cardio and weights.
There are many work outs that are designed to effectively combine cardio and weights in great toning programs. The work out programs for cardio and toning are usually named in such a manner; for example step and tone or cardio toning. Gyms or fitness clubs may offer this type of work out class. You can also find videos or dvd’s that offer cardio and toning exercise programs. One of the most effective programs is the ”Step and Tone workout” by Gilad. The exercise program is fast paced, fun, and really works your muscles.