Running is great. It doesn’t take much to get started (shoes, a sports bra if needed, and okayish weather) and it can definitely build your cardiovascular fitness.
But it’s also not for everybody. Some people can’t run comfortably, whether that’s due to their weight, joint problems, or simply never having figured out how to do it without feeling like you want to die. While some of these obstacles can be overcome, there’s an important question: Why bother?
You don’t have to run to build your cardio fitness, especially if you hate running. Running also has a relatively high injury rate compared to other fitness activities, so I think it’s totally fair to nope out.
What to do instead: Cycling, indoor or outdoor, is a simple drop-in replacement for either low-intensity jogging or high-intensity running intervals. And if you want an even simpler option, walking can substitute for jogging as long as you do something to increase the intensity: either walk really fast, walk uphill (treadmills with an incline adjustment are perfect), or throw on a backpack or weighted vest.
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