Below are seven options for cardio without legs. Swimming is at the top of both Buckingham and Forsman’s lists. “Swimming is my favorite form of upper-body cardio,” Forsman says.

It’s an excellent choice for improving arm, shoulder, and core strength while simultaneously offering a cardio challenge. Air bikes combine upper and lower body movements, using air resistance ...

Cardio is important ... comprised of two segments – a lower body push with your legs then an upper body pull, meaning you are working lots of muscles simultaneously,” Jake says.

To strengthen my upper body, I learned how to use machines for ... minute will gradually increase my core strength. Try shorter cardio sessions Related stories Rather than focusing on longer ...