Cardio Classes

By definition, Cardio or Cardiovascular exercise includes any form of rhythmic activity that raises your heart rate into your Target Heart Rate Zone, which is based on your age and level of fitness. You can usually tell if you're in your Target Heart Rate Zone if your heart is beating fast, but you're still able to speak without being completely winded. A cardio class could include everything from running, swimming, and cycling to high impact aerobics, boxing, and even weight training.

Check out the cardio class consumer ratings below to see what others have to say about their cardio experiences. If you’ve undergone cardio training in the past, feel free to add your own review of a class or regimen you’ve taken. To find a health club offering cardio workouts near you, contact us today.

More Details On Cardio Classes

History: The word “cardio” simply means “heart,” and is the very general umbrella term that many forms of heart-related training and exercise have fallen under over the past few decades. Every health club and every trainer or instructor has his or her own theories or methods for the ideal cardio program, so it's often beneficial to try a few different classes to see which type of regimen is most suitable and beneficial to you personally.

Duration of Class: 30-60 minutes

Caloric Burn: Depends on class and specific activities, but an hour of medium intensity cardio exercise can burn somewhere in the vicinity of 500 calories in a 150 lb person.

Levels Offered: Varies by class

Attire: T-shirt, shorts, workout clothes, possibly swimsuit

Desired Results: Burn fat, strengthen heart, increase lung capacity, reduce stress.

Gender: Male and Female

Things to Bring: Water, towel, other items specific to unique classes (boxing gloves, jump rope, etc)