Are you afraid of doing cardio? You are far from alone. But it’s worth noting that cardio is an integral part of any overall health and wellness fitness routine. Finding a way to do this cardio can be difficult—especially if you’re a mom—and without getting bored (or fighting sweaty strangers for machines in a crowded gym).
Enter the newest craze: casual cardio. Texas-based fitness phenomenon Hope Zuckerbrow shared her unique exercise method TikTok accountIt has since garnered over 30 million likes.
What makes it “casual” cardio? Zuckerbrow uses a walking mat for half an hour a day in her living room, wears her pajamas and fuzzy bathrobes, and even watches TV by candlelight. He also sips protein coffee while walking. It definitely feels comfortable! Maybe even possible after the kids go to bed or before they get up in the morning.
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The influencer had previously shared in her videos that she lost 100 kilos, but gained half of it back, thanks to a strict fitness regime. He vowed to stick to the relaxed method of cardio that now feels more sustainable.
“I realized I needed to heal my relationship with exercise,” Zuckerbrow says. “Exercise wasn’t fun anymore, and I was only moving out to lose weight, not to feel good or be healthy. I wanted to spark joy when it comes to movement.
Walking has long been a preferred exercise for overall health and fitness, especially among mothers. The benefits of walking are great: Walking regularly can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes. According to National Institutes of HealthJust 11 minutes of walking a day can add years to your life.
A study published in JAMA on more than 2,000 adults over 11 years found that walking 7,000 steps a day reduced risk of death by 50% to 70%ace like mother It has been shared before.
With winter on the horizon, it’s time to jump on the relaxed cardio bandwagon. Whether you pack up and do it outside or in your living room and your slippers is up to you!
