Heart Starter: Beginner-Friendly Cardiovascular Workout Routines at Home
Starting a new fitness journey can be daunting, but achieving better cardiovascular health doesn’t require a gym membership or fancy equipment. You can build excellent beginner-friendly cardiovascular workout routines at home with nothing more than your own body weight and a small amount of space. Consistency, not complexity, is the key to building stamina and improving your heart rate.
⏱️ Setting the Stage: The 20-Minute Routine
For beginners, the goal is to ease your heart into work, focusing on low-impact, continuous movement. A 20-minute routine, performed three to four times a week, is a fantastic starting point.
Warm-Up (3 Minutes)
Never skip your warm-up. This prepares your muscles and slowly raises your heart rate, preventing injury.
- Marching in Place: (60 seconds) Gently lift your knees high.
- Arm Circles: (60 seconds) Rotate your arms forward and then backward to loosen your shoulders.
- Ankle Rolls: (60 seconds) Gently rotate each ankle in









