For those of us who are thrill seekers or just need to move a little bit faster from time to time, there's a way to incorporate cardio safely and without overwriting the results you're seeing from P.volve. 

So many of us love the exhilaration of running, cycling and dancing, but these activities tend to put extra pressure on the joints. For this reason, it's important to understand the effects that constant, prolonged cardio can have on the body.

First things first: all cardio requires proper function, just like our workouts. Before you start the repetition of a cardio workout, you have to fix your function. Make sure all your joints and muscles are working properly, and most importantly, make sure your butt and hips are strong enough to support you. If you haven’t taken the time to make sure all the parts in your body are functioning correctly, you could be inciting dysfunction of your joints and muscles. 

Second, prioritize muscle strength. Focus on activating and strengthening the glutes and thighs during your regular P.volve workouts so that when you do perform cardio, you're using your muscles properly (such as decreasing momentum and absorbing the impact of the ground.)

Last, limit high-impact cardio. Such workouts like jumping are hard on the joints and contribute to inflammation on the body. That's why we developed our own version of cardio called Cardio Burn. These workouts incorporate quicker movements than what you're used to seeing in p.sculpt workouts, plus less breaks in between blocks of work to keep your heart rate up. You'll see more reps and more bursts of energy in these workouts, but rest assured: every movement still falls under the umbrella of the P.volve method: low-impact, form-focused and hurt-free. 

Whether you're starting with Cardio Burn or revamping your current cardio routine, always remember that good form is key for proper body function.

Read more about P.volve and cardio, and be sure to try some of our Cardio Move moves here.