Best Cardio For Massive Weight Loss

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4 Cardio Machines For Beginner Weight Loss

On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’m sharing the best cardio you need for massive weight loss.

Welcome back Live Lean Nation, I’m Jeremy Reid your certified Live Lean coach.

Today we’re going to talk about the cardio needs for massive weight loss.

I know a little something about massive weight loss.

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As many of you might know, I used to be morbidly obese before I lost about 130 pounds.

For years, I’ve been helping people all over the world accomplish the same exact thing.

If you’re already in decent shape or you’ve got 10 or 15 pounds to lose, we have hundreds of HIIT workout videos with high intensity bodyweight exercises that are going to be great for your cardio needs.

However, what about the rest of us?

I say “the rest of us”, because since I’ve been there, I get it.

Massive Weight Loss Is Like Chess

When I was over 300 pounds, if you told me the only way to lose the weight was to do, what seemed like endless repetitions of burpees, mountain climbers, bodyweight jump squats, and all sorts of jumping exercises, I would have cut you 😆.

Cardio doesn’t have to be that intense or dangerous.

I’m going to show you how to start exactly where you’re at, by doing simpler things.

Cardio for massive weight loss is like a game of chess.

In the beginning you don’t need to do any crazy moves.

The goal is to just make some adjustments to push the game.

Then, when you’re almost at your end goal, that’s when you come out with your really high powered moves in order to win the game.

During your weight loss journey, cardio is no different.

If you’re just starting out, and your activity level is pretty much non-existent, I’d recommend you first start going outside for a walk.

To start, 15 minutes of walking is all you need.

That’s going to be 15 more minutes of exercise than you’ve done in a long long time.

Then every few days, make it your goal to either increase the intensity or the duration of your walk, until you get to the point where you’re ready for the next level.

Benefits Of Cardio

Cardio serves multiple purposes.

First of all, it burns calories, so it’s fantastic for your weight loss goals.

Cardio is also great for your respiratory system, circulatory system, and hormonal system.

Even a short 15 minute session of cardio is proven to increase your insulin sensitivity.

Check out this post called, Turn Your Body Into A Fat Burning Machine For Life, to learn more about why insulin sensitivity is fantastic for weight loss.

Keep in mind, your results aren’t necessarily dictated by the length of the cardio you do.

It’s dictated more by the intensity and the effort you’re putting forward.

Best Cardio For Massive Weight Loss

We often recommend high intensity, short duration HIIT workouts as the best method for people looking to get shredded and lose those last few pounds of body fat.

However, for obese individuals that need to lose massive amounts of weight, it may be a little bit dangerous for you to be doing some of those high intensity movements.

If this is you, you may be asking what is the best method for weight loss and how do you get started?

I recommend you do as I did, by first starting slow, with the goal of just getting in a little bit more activity.

Then continue to increase that intensity as you go along.

As you get closer to your goal, then you’ll be able to integrate some of these high intensity movements that Brad and Jessica have shown you dozens of times before.

If you’re ready to graduate to the gym, here are some of the best cardio machines that I use, as well as the same exercises that I recommend to my clients.

1. Incline Treadmill Walk

Incline walking on a treadmill is a fantastic way for you to elevate your heart rate, in a very steady state way.

You can adjust the incline and the speed of the treadmill so it’s in a pace that you’re comfortable with, while still pushing you, without being too much.

I prefer to hold onto the handles for stability, but make sure you’re not cheating.

In other words, make sure you are just using the handles for stability, and you’re not actually making it easier for yourself.

2. Rowing Machine

The rowing machine, also known as the rower, is a full body movement that is really heavy on the back and arms.

When you also incorporate your legs, you will be surprised at how fast the rowing machine can get and keep your heart rate elevated.

The rower is a fantastic piece of equipment for you to start breaking in when you feel you’re ready to begin experimenting with doing high intensity intervals.

This is because you control the speed and the pace in which you row at.

Therefore, you can start at a moderate pace for the first 45 seconds of every minute, then for the last 15 seconds of every minute, you transition to an all-out sprint pace.

You’ll see how fast you can actually elevate the intensity and your heart rate, while doing this exercise.

3. Stepmill

The stepmill, also known as the stair mill or stairs machine, is another excellent piece of equipment that primarily uses your legs.

You could almost think of it as a partial one leg squat, since you’re lifting yourself up during every step.

Therefore, it’s incredibly challenging.

However, since you control the pace at which the stairs move, it’s an excellent option.

You can take it slow and increase the intensity as you go, or you can start doing a few stair machine intervals where you take it easy for a minute or two, then you go as fast as you can for a minute or two.

Make sure to hold on for your stability and safety, but don’t use the handles to lift yourself up, thus making it easy for you.

Remember, the cardio we do is more about the intensity that we bring to it, not just the duration.

So if you’re cheating and making it easier, you’re only cheating yourself.

4. Recumbent Bike

Last but not least, the recumbent bike.

If you have a sore or bad back, or if walking on an incline treadmill or step mill is too advanced for you right now, the bike can be a great alternative for you.

Many recumbent style bikes have a back to the seat.

In addition to being seated, the back pad also gives you a little bit more stability, while isolating just your legs for the movement.

Bottom Line On Cardio For Massive Weight Loss

If you’re just starting your weight loss journey, or well into it, but you still have massive amounts of weight to lose, give these cardio tips a shot.

To get started, you don’t even need a gym membership.

As you get stronger and build more endurance, embrace it.

Make sure you give it your all, within your own current abilities, but be sure to continue to push yourself.

You will see that you when you push yourself to get stronger, your results will come faster.

Continue to live just outside your comfort zone, to see the absolute best possible results.

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