“Life is a marathon and you have to pace yourself. I believe that slow and steady wins the race, so in that way, I’ve been training for a marathon my whole life.”
~Carole Radziwill
I’m a sucker for high-intensity training. I love the adrenaline rush, the push, the chance to test my limits, and the pure challenge of it all.
But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed a real appreciation for something different—slow and steady cardio.
So what do I mean by that? Glad you asked!
Here are a few examples:
Incline walking: Set the treadmill to a 10–15% incline, but keep your speed at 2.0–2.5 mph.
Weighted walks: Throw on a weight vest and take a 3–5 mile walk outside at a slower pace than usual.
Elliptical endurance: Hop on the elliptical at level 6–9 and maintain a steady pace for 20–30 minutes.
These workouts might sound simple, but don’t be fooled—they can be surprisingly tough. You’ll challenge a different threshold than you’re used to, and those incline walks might make you rethink life after just a few minutes!
Remember, cardio doesn’t always mean pushing your heart rate to the max or leaving yourself gasping for air. It’s not about beating up your body—it’s about building endurance and efficiency. Some of your sessions should stay around 60–70% of your maximum heart rate (that’s roughly 220 minus your age, multiplied by 0.6–0.7).
Give one of these workouts a try this week. They’re all low-impact but high fat-burn—and they’ll leave you feeling accomplished, not exhausted.
Weekly Movement Motivation
Onward & Upward, my friends…
