When you want to lose weight, not all workouts have to be very intense to show results. In fact, low-intensity cardio workouts can be just as productive in your journey toward shedding unwanted pounds. Low-intensity cardio is especially useful for those looking for something easier on the joints or who enjoy a slower paced workout. That’s why we spoke with experts to determine the best low-intensity cardio workouts for weight loss. (You can thank us later!)
Walk

Put on your sneakers and go outside or hit the treadmill for a brisk walk. This proven form of cardio can promote weight loss while giving your cardiovascular health a solid boost.
“You don’t need to raise your heart rate to the level you do while running to lose weight,” says April Gatlinsenior master coach for STRIDE Fitness. “I would recommend walking for 30 to 45 minutes to get your blood flowing and burn some calories. Also add in some inclines to increase that burn!”
Hiking


Hiking is similar to walking and is a great way to get in some low-intensity cardio. Gatlin recommends choosing a trail in the woods or mountains that you like and hiking it for a few miles.
This physical activity will get you outside and help you burn calories. Actually, one hour hike across the country a person weighing 125 pounds will burn about 170 calories, while a person weighing 155 pounds will burn about 216 calories.
Light jogging


Light jogging is a great choice if you want something a little more intense than walking but still keep the intensity low.
“Increase the pace to just above your walking pace and you’ll definitely feel an increase in your heart rate and a step closer to your weight loss goals,” says Gatlin.
Indoor cycling


Indoor cycling is low impact and allows you to select the speed and resistance you want. If you still want to achieve a solid burn while keeping the intensity light, Emma Belluomo, AISS-CPT And Cycle bar The instructor suggests using moderate resistance and pedaling between 75 and 100 rpm.
“Anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes (or more if you have the time) can go a long way toward reaching your weight loss goals, but the most important thing is that you’re moving and feeling strong,” Belluomo tells us. “When you’re ready to increase the intensity of your indoor cycling, you can add intervals by increasing the resistance or increasing your speed for 30 to 60 seconds at a time.”
Yoga


Stretch it out and slip on your namaste during a light yoga session.
According to Véronique Najera, ERYT-500 and the director of education of YogaSix“Yoga can be a solid form of low-intensity cardio, especially a power-focused yoga class with muscle-strengthening poses and challenging flows that will generate heat in the muscles. One of the benefits of yoga is that it will also improve your flexibility.
Alexa Mellardo
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