Outdoor Pace Changes — Extended Collection CARDIO 056

45-minute advanced cardio workout for outdoor training. Includes a 5-minute warm-up, 35 minutes of timed aerobic blocks, and a 5-minute cool-down. Adjust effort

Duration

45 min

Difficulty

advanced

Equipment

bodyweight

Muscle groups

cardiovascular, legs

Exercises

1. 1. Brisk walk — Warm-up

   1 sets · 5 min reps

   Walk tall with relaxed shoulders; choose a pace where you can still speak in sentences. Keep effort very easy and gradually increase movement range.

2. 2. Power walk — Block 1

   1 sets · 12 min reps

   Increase walking cadence with natural arm swing; avoid overstriding. Aim for controlled challenging effort (RPE 6–8/10). Use a sustainable pace for the entire timed block; take brief rests as needed.

3. 3. Outdoor walk-jog — Block 2

   1 sets · 12 min reps

   Alternate brisk walking with gentle jogging; slow down before breath becomes strained. Aim for controlled challenging effort (RPE 6–8/10). Use a sustainable pace for the entire timed block; take brief rests as needed.

4. 4. Brisk walk — Block 3

   1 sets · 11 min reps

   Walk tall with relaxed shoulders; choose a pace where you can still speak in sentences. Aim for controlled challenging effort (RPE 6–8/10). Use a sustainable pace for the entire timed block; take brief rests as needed.

5. 5. Brisk walk — Cool-down

   1 sets · 5 min reps

   Walk tall with relaxed shoulders; choose a pace where you can still speak in sentences. Reduce effort steadily until breathing feels comfortable.