You can do cardio workouts with Zing Coach! Whether you're at home, in the gym, or following a HIIT routine, Zing makes it easy to incorporate cardio into your training in a way that aligns with your goals and environment.
Cardio in Home and Gym Workouts
Zing Coach offers cardio options across all workout environments:
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Home Workouts: Include exercises like treadmill runs (if you have a machine), side shuffles, and other bodyweight cardio moves.
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Gym Workouts: Use machines like the Treadmill, Stationary Bike, or Rower as part of your cardio session.
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HIIT Workouts: Focused on high-intensity intervals, these get your heart rate up quickly and are a great cardio option, especially for fat loss and conditioning.
How to Enable Cardio in Your Plan
To customize your cardio preferences:
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Go to the Workout tab
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Tap the ellipsis (⋯) icon next to the Upcoming Week’s Workout Schedule
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Select Plan Settings
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Tap Cardio Training
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Choose which cardio machines you’d like to include in your workouts (e.g., Treadmill, Bike, Elliptical)
You can enable or disable cardio at any time based on your current preferences.
How Cardio Is Integrated Into Your Workout Plan
Zing Coach integrates cardio in a smart, seamless way:
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Positioning: Cardio is placed at the start of your workout if your goal is weight loss, and at the end if your focus is muscle gain.
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One machine per session: To keep things focused, Zing includes only one cardio machine per workout.
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Visual cues: Cardio segments are clearly displayed in your workout preview, with on-screen instructions to guide you.
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No voice guidance: While there’s no audio coaching during cardio exercises, the visuals ensure you stay on track.
Customizing Cardio in Custom Workouts
When creating a Custom Workout, you can:
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Select specific cardio machines to include
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Adjust cardio parameters like time, resistance, or distance
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Disable cardio by not selecting any machines during the setup
This gives you complete control over how much cardio you want to include—and how intense it should be.
Cardio Machines Supported by Zing Coach
Zing Coach supports a variety of cardio machines, each targeting different muscle groups:
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Treadmill: Engages quadriceps and calves
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Stationary Bike: Works quadriceps and hamstrings
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Assault Bike: Adds an upper-body element while targeting legs
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Elliptical: Engages glutes, quads, and provides joint-friendly movement
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Stepper: Focuses on glutes with quad support
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Rower: Delivers a full-body workout, targeting the back and legs
Train Smarter with Cardio
Whether you're building endurance, burning fat, or boosting heart health, Zing Coach's cardio settings make it easy to adapt your plan to fit your lifestyle and equipment access.