Looking for the best exercise to lose weight, get a winner figure and live a longer life? Well, there is no absolute way. But the best advice is to do some exercise consistently, on a regular basis. What is important is for you to choose the kind of exercise that you will enjoy doing. And do different workouts. When it comes to cardio exercises, there are two major options that you have: the slow and steady cardio and the high intensity cardio. Slow and steady cardio involves long duration of exercise (usually 45 minutes to 1 hour) with low intensity. This results to burning of fats but not carbohydrates and it preserves joints. The high intensity cardio, on the other hand, consists of short duration (20 to 30 minutes) exercises that are characterized by high intensity movements. It is aimed at burning tons of calories and enhancing the bodys metabolism throughout the day.