Looking to get into super great shape this summer? Tired of the same old cardio workouts like running? Below are some of the best cardio workouts that will present a totally new challenge for some, and are fantastic for burning carbs and strengthening the upper and lower body, so when the suns out you’ll be in great shape to flaunt your assets!

1. Rollerblading

Now this might sound like a bit of a massive challenge to begin with, being that you have to get to grips with balance while you’ll obviously have the odd full – but fear not.

Pad yourself up and find a quiet flat stretch to initially get your feet wet, then when your confidence increases start taking on the hills.

Perfect for a lower aerobic and anaerobic workout, you’ll work the glutes, calves and hamstrings, really strengthening the legs while improving your aerobic and cardio energy.

2. Hiking

Try and get out at the weekend.

An essential for mind, body and spirit, a good 2 hour hike depending on the terrain will burn at least a 1000 calories and do wonders for your overall color!

Another lower body workout, however if you were to make it a weekend and camp, then obviously the equipment you’ll carry will make it a complete body workout.

3. Beach Volleyball

Short sharp movement on sand is an intense cardio workout and this sport will also really work the glutes and upper body strength, especially toning the stomach muscles.

A great outdoor team sport, it’s probably the most physically demanding of short cardio workout sports second to boxing or Muay Thai.

4. Tennis

Similar to beach volleyball in that it requires short sharp sprints, the fact that you play one on one means this regularity in body movement promotes the speed at which you burn fat, therefore creating a faster natural metabolic body rate over time.

5. Swimming

This has to be the best cardio workout working both upper and lower body through low impact stress, so perfect for strengthening joints and muscle tissue that surrounds the joints, tendons and ligaments.

Swimming is therefore the perfect complement for high impact cardio sports, and will burn calories super fast once you build up your reps, or laps making sure to alternate strokes so you work the different muscle groups.

Bottom line:

Not only are these considered perhaps the best 5 cardio workouts for super fast weight loss, they’re extremely exhilarating and promote, mental and physical strength.