Try These Heart-Healthy Activities<br />Instead of ‘Standard’ Cardio.<br />It’s not surprising that those with an active lifestyle<br />enjoy benefits such as a healthier cardiovascular system,<br />better oxygen flow and lower blood pressure. .<br />Thankfully, you don’t have to participate<br />in “standard” cardio fitness, like running, swimming<br />or cycling, to achieve these benefits. .<br />Here are six activities outside the cardio-norm<br />that will get your heart pumping just as fast. .<br />1. Going for a brisk walk that's fast<br />enough that it raises your heart rate, but slow<br />enough that it's still easy on your joints.<br />2. Doing high intensity household chores<br />like mowing the lawn or shoveling snow.<br />3. Adding “active commuting” to your day, such<br />as taking the stairs or walking to your destination. .<br />4. Performing strength-building activities, such<br />as yoga or lifting weights, two days a week.<br />5. Letting loose with fun activities like dancing,<br />hula-hooping or pickup basketball. .<br />6. Adding “exercise snacks” to your day,<br />such as a 10 minute jump rope session
