FAQ'S

Below you will find some of the most common questions Cardio Coach™ users have asked in the past. If you cannot find the answer to your question here don't hesitate to Contact us with your particular issue.

What is Cardio Coach™?
Who is Cardio Coach™ for?
What do I need to start using Cardio Coach™?
Will Cardio Coach™ help me lose weight?
I'm not in very good shape. Can I still use Cardio Coach™?
I don't have access to stationary exercise equipment, can I still use Cardio Coach™?
How often should I use the Cardio Coach™ workout?
What's the difference between the Cardio Coach™ workouts?
Can I return a purchase

What is Cardio Coach™?

Cardio Coach™ is a patented and unique "tool" designed with high intensity interval training (HIIT) to assist you during cardiovascular exercise. Set to specially scored music, Sean O'Malley, your Cardio Coach™ will guide, motivate and inspire you in a one-on-one environment where you set the pace. Cardio Coach™ is available as a digital download (MP3 files zipped into a compressed folder for easier downloading) or as a professionally packaged CD or CD-R.

Who is Cardio Coach™ for?

Cardio Coach™ is for anybody that meets the basic minimum requirements for exercising. To see if you meet these requirements, take our Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) New Window . While Cardio Coach™ workouts are designed using a basic interval structure (moderate to high intensity followed by lower intensity bouts of exercise), they are also designed to accommodate all fitness levels. Cardio Coach™ accomplishes this by using a patented methodology for instructing the participant during exercise which is based on the individuals levels of perceived exertion.

What do I need to start using Cardio Coach™?

Before you begin using Cardio Coach™, there are a few things you will need to do. First, Cardio Coach™ recommends that you get clearance from your health care provider. Second, you will need to go through the Quick Start Guide on the website to learn a few basic steps of getting started. You will also need headphones, a CD or MP3 player and some form of cardio activity (bikes, treadmills, any cardio machine or walking/running outdoors).

Will Cardio Coach™ help me lose weight?

Cardio Coach™ is a supplemental tool that is designed to help you get more out of your workout sessions. The workouts utilize high intensity interval training which can make workouts appear much shorter in duration while exercising at higher intensities. This will not only help you to lose unwanted body fat, but it will also increase your metabolism (giving you more energy!) and more importantly, using Cardio Coach™ will become a motivational factor in bringing you back time and time again which is the major factor in your fitness success.. Consistency!!

I'm not in very good shape.. can I still use Cardio Coach™?

Cardio Coach™ is designed for anybody who meets at least the minimum requirements for beginning an exercise program (click here to find out if you do). Cardio Coach™ uses "Levels of Perceived Exertion" to help you find the best intensity for you and your fitness level. This ensures that you are getting the best workout for you. For more on the Cardio Coach™ Levels, visit the Quick Start Guide.

I don't have access to stationary exercise equipment, can I still use Cardio Coach™?

YES! Cardio Coach™ can be used while running or walking. To change up your different levels, you can get creative by changing your speed or incorporating upper body movements with hand weights.

How often should I use the Cardio Coach™ workout?

This is completely dependent on you! The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you exercise 3-5 days per week for 20-60 minutes of continual activity. To keep your mental edge, Cardio Coach™ recommends that you incorporate different types of exercise into your weekly routine. For instance:

Monday: Cardio Coach™ Volume 1 on the stationary bike
Tuesday: Yoga at the health club
Wednesday: Strength training and 20 min. of walking on the treadmill
Thursday: Cardio Coach™ Volume 2 on the elliptical
Friday: Strength training and stretching
Saturday: Bike ride out doors for 1 hour
Sunday: Yoga and light treadmill workout

All in all, Cardio Coach™ supports any and all activity as a contributing factor to achieving a life full of energy. Cardio Coach™ will be incorporating a music download section that will offer you the opportunity to download your own preferences of music, allowing you to make your own mixes.

What's the difference between the Cardio Coach™ workouts?

Each new Cardio Coach™ workout will have different music and different interval structure. Look for future workout release to have new Coaches as well. Having new workouts allows for your body and mind to over come training plateaus, keeping your workouts fresh.

Can I return a purchase?

We honor a 100% unconditional money back guarantee!

For more answers to common questions, please visit the Quick Start Guide. If you still haven't found an answer you are looking for, please feel free to Contact Us.

"I tested the program on a treadmill.. I barely noticed the minutes zipping by as I ran, awaiting my next instruction like a drone in a video game."
The Washington Post

"I never tire of using Cardio Coach as an awesome addition to my off season training regime."
Terry Carter, Fire Captain, Illinois

"Audio workouts from Cardio Coach trainer Sean O'Malley will have you fit in no time."
Readers Digest

"I started working with your audio programs last summer. I'd work out with them on the treadmill and discovered quickly that they have helped me run stronger and faster when training outdoors and running races of various distances. They've inspired me to set new, bigger running goals in 2009, all of which I'm well on my way to achieving."
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Natalie, Australia

"Offers sweat-inducing workouts geared to beginner, intermediate and advanced exercisers"
TIME Magazine"

"The cardio coach series was shared with me by a friend. I used them for my cutting phases in preparation for a bodybuilding show in April 2007. I went into this show looking my absolute best! The cardio coach workouts are wonderful! They give me a great challenge and allow me to train with as much or as little intensity as I need."
Annette Minnis, Fitness Competitor

"Original music brings you into the zone; intelligent coaching by Sean OMalley is based on your heart rate and perceived exertion. Emphasis on the mental side of exercise; going hard, not giving up, rather than chit-chat about thin thighs."
Chicago Tribune

"It sounds like the soundtrack to Rocky."
Newsweek