Cardio exercises
Conditioning options that support fat loss and recovery without wrecking your lifting.
Zone-2 Incline Walk
beginnerLow-impact aerobic base builder—conversation pace on an incline treadmill.
treadmill
Stationary Bike Intervals
intermediateHard/easy cycling intervals for conditioning without pounding the joints.
exercise bike
Rowing Machine Steady State
intermediateFull-body cardio with a strong posterior-chain bias—learn the stroke first.
rower
Jump Rope
beginnerCoordination and conditioning in a tiny footprint—start with short sets.
jump rope
Farmer Carry
beginnerLoaded walk for grip, trunk, and conditioning—simple and brutally honest.
dumbbells · kettlebells
Assault / Air Bike Sprints
advancedShort, nasty intervals on an air bike—high output, low skill barrier.
air bike
Easy Swim Continuous
beginnerJoint-friendly aerobic work—continuous easy laps or unbroken time in the pool.
pool
