Burpee, I know those dreaded burpees! And if you’ve never heard of these before, it’s okay! We’ll show you what they look like and how to do them. and in time, you’ll see why they are “dreaded.”✓

But it feels so good when you’re done. And they work so well to get your heart pumping like crazy! Its why I mention them here.✓

Quick thing:  Any of the above exercises can be either moderate or vigorous depending on HOW you do them.✓

Take dancing depending on the kind of music, dancing can be moderate, like a slow romantic song like boleros, or it can be very vigorous too. Merengue, Salsa, and even vallenatos can be so quick-paced, it will make you break a sweat. Even after just one song, you might end up begging for a CHAIR and a GLASS OF WATER. Not to mention your LEGS CAN GET SHAKY from all that Benefits of Cardio.  Been there, done that. CHECK!

Then there are those non-typical exercises that you don’t even consider exercise because they are daily activities. Mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, gardening. Have you ever started sweating while you clean your room or clean your house? Oh, and don’t even get me started on the stairs.  If you use stairs instead of an elevator, Up and down the stairs hat sounds like cardio to me! And it feels like cardio too! You just give that a try and let your family know how you feel!  You could even just add some music and dance while you mop, and you have a full cardio workout done!

If you’re cleaning your room, do the same! Adding your favorite tunes encourages exercise.  Have you ever walked through a gym? Maybe seen a spinning class happening even on T.V shows. The music is so loud! Everyone is sweating; the leader is screaming! It’s almost like a club! But the only thing people are drinking is water!

So…how is it that any exercise can be both moderate or vigorous?  How do you know which is which?: Easy!?

• If you can gossip with a pal, talk about the latest telenovela, girl or boy problems, then its MODERATE.. if you can sing.. We’ll then you’re on your way to joining the turtle club.. so pick up the pace!
• If you can’t gossip because you’re gasping for air and can’t even hear yourself think its VIGOROUS.                             

MUST KNOW In cardio, breathing fast is okay, especially during high-intensity exercise. BUT if you ever feel PAIN in your CHEST or your JAW.. stop. Listen to your body! It is smart! If you get dizzy, stop. Rest. Sit Down. Be safe. Exercise is all about being SAFE, having FUN, and being ACTIVE.?

 BUT let’s get back to food. Because I love food, don’t you?  Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like your stomach is what we would say in Spanish “un barril sin fondo”?  You eat and eat, and still, you don’t feel full! Ugh!!! It’s so frustrating. I know! And you end up eating very unhealthy things, and then you regret it, and you feel gross, and the next day your pants don’t fit.  I know the feeling!