I’m a fan of the treadmill, but I have many otherwise fitness-loving friends who’d rather do almost anything else than a 30-minute gym run. If you’re the same, here are other ways to reap the same calorie-burning benefits without a seemingly boring run. Try a different machine: Think your cardio only comes from the treadmill? Think again. Raise your heart rate with another machine at the gym. Try a spinning class to burn major calories, check out the row machine for an all-body workout, or go full-force on the elliptical. Each of these

will burn major calories while being less hard on your legs and knees. Intervals: Many people say they hate the treadmill because it’s boring and don’t think that they can run for a long time. High-intensity intervals help in both these cases. And you don’t have to stick to the treadmill. Bundle up with your favorite cold-weather running gear and hit the trails, and alternate your vigorous runs with jogging. More intense cardio ideas after the break.

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Intense Cardio For Those Who Hate the Treadmill