How To Become A Personal Trainer The Top 20 Forms of Cardio Ranked S to F Tier
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Mar 17, 2026 They rank 20 forms of cardio from best to worst, arguing spiritedly about walking, running, stair climbing, and sprinting. They debate equipment-heavy options like cycling, rowing, and battle ropes versus bodyweight moves like burpees, jump rope, and mountain climbers. They also discuss swimming, dancing, hiking, boxing, and how convenience, injury risk, and enjoyment shape what works for different people.
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Swimming Great Cardio But Lowers Bone Stimulus
- Swimming is excellent for cardio but ranks B because of access, skill requirement, and lower bone-loading compared with land sports.
- Jordan cites research that lifelong swimmers can have lower bone density than runners, so swimming shouldn't be the only modality.
Use Jump Rope Only If Technique And Body Allow
- Jump rope gets a B for portability and effectiveness but requires skill and can be high-impact for heavier or untrained people.
- Jordan recommends learning technique gradually and avoiding jump rope if body composition or joints make repeated impact unsafe.
Rowing Feels Awkward But Is An Effective A Tier Option
- Both hosts dislike rowing personally but agree it's an A because it's accessible, tracks wattage, and offers measurable progressive overload.
- Jordan notes rowers are uncomfortable yet praised ability to quantify force and training progress over time.
