HOW I LEARNED TO *actually* LOVE CARDIO (from a former cardio-hater) *9 tips to enjoy cardio*

i am sharing how i learned to actually love cardio, from a former cardio-hater herself, by sharing 9 (hopefully helpful) tips that enabled me to enjoy cardio - from running, biking, cycling, group fitness, walking, etc. cardio has changed my life and my mentality and i hope this video can be beneficial in some small way :')
some of these tips were inspired by Coach Bennett from the Nike Run Club and specifically from one of my favorite runs ever: "Worst Advice Ever Run"
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[@bis14chg]

Thank you so much for making this video. We need more messaging to change the narrative of cardio as a tool for weight loss to the best tool for cardiovascular health. There are so many creators in the health space who preach against cardio which is nuts. In the words of Greg Doucette: the heart is the most important muscle of the body not your biceps so makes more sense to strengthen the heart 😍😍

[@TaylorWoods]

so well said :') thank you so much for listening and giving me a chance!

[@its.just.me.7173]

I finally got it to really stick in my mind that cardio is to make me healthier, not to lose weight. I've always known it but after getting covid I couldn't even take a deep breath still weeks later. Cardio is helping me restore my body. And something about that is so magical

[@TaylorWoods]

that makes me so sad :( i hope you are truly feeling so much better! and you are so so right it is so magical!

[@taquito.duende]

it’s funny because i just watched your video from two years ago where you said you hate running and you’ll never be a running but here you are running half marathons and loving cardio!!

[@braydempsey2989]

Today I finished a 5K training plan. I hit my time goal and PR’d by 29 seconds! I am so happy with my progress🥲 next up, I’m doing a 10K training plan! I’m very excited for this next journey😌

[@TaylorWoods]

i am so happy with you!! that is amazing!! and that sounds like such a fun plan!

[@chiniux7952]

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations on that PR

[@miadrury3564]

i love tip 4, my goal is to run every street in my city and it’s so motivating to add new streets to my total count, also means im always changing up my routes!

[@TaylorWoods]

yes!! and what a fun way to learn the city! you see so many new things!! :)

[@cheyk2764]

we need more gym teachers and sport coaches that don’t use cardio as a punishment and teach these kids that exercise is a great thing for your health mentally and physically. I used to HATE working out and I think it was precisely because I thought of it as a punishment and my gym teachers made it miserable for me

[@Kay_Veeee]

That's so funny that you prefer running in new locations, I'm the opposite! I love running the same route because I can tune out/it's one less thing to worry about, but also using the same route as markers of progress (eg how I feel at a certain spot on the run, is my pace/energy improved whereas last time I felt like I was dragging, etc.)

[@yanness5183]

I went on a short run few weeks ago, and breathing technique really helped me a lot, I used to feel like i’m constantly out of breath and thats what made me avoid running but now when I run, in my head I can literally hear your voice reminding me to breathe and slow down, which is good ofc, because I could actually finish the whole run without stopping to take a deep breath

[@TaylorWoods]

oh my gosh🥺🥺😭 that is so inspiring! i never knew how to breathe properly either so i’m so so glad such a simple tip can be so useful, it helped me tremendously!!

[@alexlenneke3876]

So excited for this!! As an ex-college soccer player (tip 1 is soooo true) one would think I like cardio but I don't. I really just don't like it and I want to!!! Thanks for this!

[@TaylorWoods]

that really does make me so sad :( i'm sorry that happened for so long and i hope you find a form of cardio you like (soccer for SURE counts :)

[@jillianr.2505]

Pro Tip: keep the workouts short! I’m wayyyy more motivated to do a 20-30 min workout and then add in a walk later in the day. Also, Taylor what’s the biggest myth busting facts you’ve learned in your own journey and CPT course?

[@TaylorWoods]

oh my gosh such a good tip! biggest myth busting i just saw the other day was the “fat burning zone” that is so often advertised on cardio machine at the gym! it’s so silly and such bad marketing lol and it also doesn’t make any sense

[@XtraRosie]

Thank you THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Tip number 1 is SOOO important! High school sports really made me look at running as punishment and as an adult trying to unlearn that and reprogram my brain about fitness and health has been a journey and this video is truly so helpful! Thank you for all these helpful tips and advice! Definitely going to implement these into my routine 💕

[@sammyangelaaa]

also, if you want to get into running in particular, look up if there's a parkrun near you! It's a free weekly 5k run and they have them all over the world. Everyone there is super friendly and there's no time pressure (at my local one people's times range from 16 minutes to 55 minutes!) Plus, they give you a free tshirt at certain milestones (50 runs, 100, etc) which is a BIG motivator not gonna lie

[@gretad5066]

Girlfriend I had covid and was pushing off going back to running…this video got my booty up off the couch and I ran a 5km 💕

[@kourtneyk7944]

I always say I would be in the best shape if my friends would go outside and play with me (tennis, soccer, volleyball ANYTHING) but my friends are never down so I settle for a walk lol

[@TaylorWoods]

hey walking is amazing!! one of the best forms of exercise there is!!

[@MusingByMaria]

Ditto on not being able to talk to friends while running 😅 I can’t listen to music because it makes me count the minutes which is torture. I have to listen to psychological thriller audiobooks - makes me want to run just to find out what’s happening next!

[@gabyintothewild]

I actually learned to love cardio thanks to you Taylor, you are such an inspiration! 💖 I can't wait for spring to start running again! 😁

[@TaylorWoods]

you are the inspiration too!! i am so excited for you! :)

[@laney7776]

Thank you for continuing to show realistic and positive fitness content!

[@TaylorWoods]

LOVE YOU

[@JustenHarden]

I totally feel ya on the clarity aspect of cardio. When I’m at a standstill in writing a song (solo) - I’ll go to the gym or clubhouse and hop on an elliptical or incline treadmill… next thing I know, I’ve finished it. It’s so dope and another way I’ve come to love it.

[@ivylovesrunning]

I couldn't agree more with everything you said.

[@TaylorWoods]

thanks for coming back to watch :’)

[@kynleymarie]

this helps so much! i hate cardio but id love to love it. love you tay! you’re so beautiful too 🫶

[@TaylorWoods]

love you so much :)

[@kynleymarie]

@@TaylorWoods 💞

[@CoveMacDonald]

Love the concept that cardio isn’t punishment or solely for weight loss, because that’s totally what I associate it with!! This is my cue to get working on that mindset 💪🏻

[@TaylorWoods]

heck yes!! you’ve got this 😭😭💙

[@willowoodz]

this helped SO much. i suppose my perspective is hindering my progress in a way. thank you 💓💓💓

[@gracies._.place05]

YESSS TAYLOR I NEEDED THIS RN LMAO I’m literally a soccer player and love the game but rly wanna run outside of practice to get better in stamina and stuff like that lol but I hateeee running hahahha

[@TaylorWoods]

yes!! that would be so helpful for your games! i know i have noticed how much cardio has impacted my other training too!

[@sweberrrr]

I just finished my first half marathon like a weekend or two after yours! Youve literally echoed most of my thoughts as a causal runner as well 😂♥️ what really helped push me was that I was doing this half for myself! Not for anyone else. I didn’t do it to qualify for anything or prove something to someone, I just wanted to do it for me. It was way more fun that way! Now that it’s over I’m like well shoot now what should I do… 😂

[@TaylorWoods]

yes sarah!! i feel so similarly to you too! it was totally more fun and way less pressure :) i’m also confused on what’s next lol

[@sarahhays235]

Next up is a full marathon maybe🤔

[@sweberrrr]

@@sarahhays235 ask me in a year and maybe I’ll consider that!!🤣♥️ marathon runners are a different breed i swear!

[@ivylovesrunning]

I will watch this in the morning. Good night from England.

[@TaylorWoods]

good night my friend! sorry for the late upload!

[@blahblahblah4446]

I love this video. Hopefully these tips will take my running game to the next level.

[@TaylorWoods]

heck yes! i hope so too!!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Taylor happy Monday morning and I just wanted to say that your vlogs is sooo beautiful I'm proud of you and you are sweetheart because you are amazing Supporter and I loved your channel always

[@thefitnessfoodfairy3389]

First off, your hair looks Stunning in this video, girl!😍 loved this video! Cardio shouldn't be viewed as some scary torture, it should be fun and enjoyable! It's literally what keeps our cardiovascular system healthy! 🥰💗✔

[@kpoggens]

Yes! I recently tried out a PT and she tried to discourage me from all cardio and I’m an OTF lover. Gotta do what you enjoy, I also like knowing that I’m improving my heart health.

[@TaylorWoods]

i am really sad to hear that bc TBH she should know better!! a good pt would know one of the most routines you can do is the one you can stick to, which from my experience is the one you enjoy :)

[@charlottel9490]

I've just started my own running journey and this video is just what I needed. Thank you 😄!

[@TaylorWoods]

proud of you charlotte!!!

[@yanness5183]

I used to do cardio every single day, like I had to do hundreds of burpees, jumping jacks and whatnot to look ‘nice’ for people just because I saw girls on social media with certain body shape, now I look back its really sad, I was so tiny and skinny, but I still thought it wasn’t enough and I would pinch my belly thinking to myself that I needed to lose some more so I’d have no ‘extra fat’ in my body. I’m really thankful for your video, we need more messaging to change our perspective on how cardio is the only way to lose weight and as a punishment for ‘eating too much’.

[@paigeh6183]

Love love these tips girl!! So proud of you for your journey!!

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Love the tips. Thank you! ❤️🌷

[@stingerbee9921]

Great video! Looking to kind of re-invigorate my fitness journey and you have perfect timing with this video! I've always struggled with finding the right kind of shoes, would love to hear how you figured out what ones to get.

[@TaylorWoods]

thank you so so much! with every shoe i have actually gone to the store and talked to a consultant to find the right fit for me. for running, i got tested and fitted for a shoe. with resistance training, i was directed to a few pairs at nike and tried on a few i liked that felt good to me. i think the in store experience is so important because everyone will have different preferences!

[@marybethcarswell2905]

Got happy when I saw you posted! Thanks!

[@TaylorWoods]

yay!! thank you marybeth :')

[@snitzchelyay]

At the moment I consider being able to run more than 200 meters a privilege... I have neglected my physical health for soooo long, not realising what it had come to. Running a 5k used to be "a walk in the park" in my teens and I hated to run, but now in my 20's I just feel weak and slow. So the couchto5k journey has begun, and I actually kinda like running now.

[@TaylorWoods]

oh my gosh congrats! i’ve heard that program is awesome! our endurance can absolutely fluctuate but do not get down on yourself. we are always going to be comparing ourselves but it is helpful as a motivator once in a while :)

[@sarahstroud6021]

I’m running watching this!!😂😂love you Tay!

[@TaylorWoods]

heck yes sarah!! you got this😭😂

[@owenevans5061]

Awesome video Taylor peace and love ✌️☮️💗😊

[@TaylorWoods]

thank you so much owen!

[@owenevans5061]

You’re so welcome Taylor!! ✌️☮️💗😊

[@annyvitoria3074]

Congratulation on the vídeo and Happy Sunday

[@user-pt7bv6li6d]

Great video

[@kamogelomaile]

Watching this with so much cardio hatred in my heart lmao. I love sprints but, I’ve got big girlies stuck to my chest so running gets super painful. I can’t stand walking for 30 minutes 😭 I hope this video helps even just a little!

[@TaylorWoods]

youve got this!! maybe something more stationery like rowing or biking??

[@annyvitoria3074]

Excellent Questions. Thanks for the tips

[@TaylorWoods]

thank you for listening!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Taylor, it’s the final week of March!😋😋

[@TaylorWoods]

i can't believe it! march flew by!

watched this while i did my cardio hehehe

[@josephineholm4297]

Thank you for sharing

[@taylormaresca8913]

Not sure how this is possible but I swear we are the same person. Name twins AND we are both running haters turned half marathoners!!

[@victoriastambaugh5177]

The phrase "get on the line" still causes me anxiety. Basketball coach would say it everytime we were in trouble and about to run A LOT.

[@TaylorWoods]

RIGHT ahh what!! that sounds terrifying lol

[@hannahcressman7888]

thank you sooooo much for this!!!

[@TaylorWoods]

goodness of course!! :)

[@majj2370]

Hi Taylor! Could you start adding time stamps to your vids? This video was so helpful btw!

[@TaylorWoods]

i have been wanting to but i literally do not know how 😭 i will research it!

[@madebyymira]

@@TaylorWoods in your description box you just put the time that a section starts, starting from 0:00 , for example intro 0:00, tip 1 2:00 etc!

[@TaylorWoods]

@@madebyymira thank you!! and this also shows up as the chapters on the timeline?

[@madebyymira]

@@TaylorWoods yup its automatic!

[@ericawelch4218]

OMG WAIT CAN WE SUE OUR COACHES WHO MADE US DO SPRINTS FOR DROPPING A BALL FOR DAMAGES???

[@TaylorWoods]

UM I HOPE SO

[@ashs6452]

Watching this on the stairmaster🙃🙃

[@TaylorWoods]

HECK YEAH HAAHAH

[@annyvitoria3074]

Gorgeous ♡

[@TaylorWoods]

thank you anny :)

[@annyvitoria3074]

Hello Taylor, I'm Guilherme

[@TaylorWoods]

hi guilherme!!

[@jesusiglesiasthebadboy3638]

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