There are hundreds of different machines out there all claiming to be 'the best cardio workout'. The only thing I have to say about that is it's hogwash! There is no single machine that creates the best cardio workout. Many different things need to be taken in to account when choosing a cardio machine or workout for your self. It is best to gain knowledge in these areas before buying that latest and greatest new product. I will go over some of the things that should be looked at before getting involved.
The type of person you are has a lot to do with what kind of cardio you should choose. What I mean by this is, if you are very athletic and been involved in sports all your life you are going to have different needs then someone who comes from a background of no sports or activity. The best cardio workout for person one may be run at a high pace for 2 hours, where as the best for person two may be walking around the block twice.
A persons' prior fitness experience also should be taken in to account when looking for their best cardio workout. You can find cardio machines or activities that are complex and have many different uses. You can also find a simple, less complex activity or machine. If you are someone that is just getting into the fitness and cardio then there is no need to go out and purchase or learn anything complicated or advanced because it will just make learning more stressful. And for somebody that is more advanced and been around the different machines and cardio activities then you may want a more deluxe or complicated workout to achieve your best cardio workout.
The biggest thing to look at when trying to attain great cardio, is knowing what you want to get out of the cardio. Are you going to be training to run an iron man race or are you just looking to get in to better shape? There is no need to try complex workouts and buy expensive machinery when all you want to do is lose an extra couple of pounds, in this case your best cardio workout would probably be as simple as a brisk walk around your block. People always try and look too deep in to needing the 'best' machine out there. Many don't realize that a monthly gym membership, where you can spend 20 minutes 3 times a week on a stationary bike, can produce amazing results.
Whatever you do, don't start out doing cardio at 100% effort. Too many people will hop on a treadmill after 2 years of nothing and expect that they can still run for 60 minutes straight without a break. Not going to happen! Please ease into whatever you start. Gradually work your way into more work. You will notice that it won't take long and you'll be back to that 60 minute run in no time.
The point of all of this is to show you that each person is different, which means that the best cardio workout for one person may not work for you. I suggest trying a few different things out at your local gym and see what you like best and what works for you. Whatever it is that you choose, please enjoy it. Make getting your best cardio workout fun, not a chore!
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You can not underestimate the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Trying to lose a fair amount of weight and keep it off for good without exercising regularly is about as pointless as trying to climb Everest in your slippers. You lose weight by burning more calories than you consume on a daily basis. Just cutting loads of calories while leading a sedentary (physically inactive) lifestyle, will leave you feeling lethargic and your energy levels depleted. Increasing your activity levels will fire up your metabolism, making your body burn calories quicker. Lets now look at some of the best cardiovascular (cardio) fat-burning exercises that you can do. 
