Cardio is the medical term used to reference the heart. This is from the Greek word kardia which means heart. Aerobic means oxygen. Cardio is used in reference to exercises and/or equipment intended for cardiovascular fitness and endurance training (aerobic exercise). "To do cardio" is a common term which means to engage in Running or other endurance training for a set period of time. Having Cardio equipment at home is a great way to be sure to get it in.
There are many different types of CV exercise, but the most effective CV exercises are those that use the largest muscle groups in the body and require you to support your own bodyweight while exercising. So, walking, jogging and running, while excellent fat burning exercise, are excellent for your CV workout because they fulfil both criteria: they use the large muscles of the legs and you have to stand up throughout your workout. On the other hand, a hand-cycling machine – which you could find in a gym – is far less effective for CV exercise, because you will be using the smaller muscles of the arms and will be seated throughout your workout. The following list will give you some ideas for your CV workout:
- Riding a bike (any type of bike)
- Dance class
- Walking
- Swimming
- Use of any type of Aerobic Machine
- Water Aerobics
Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. Doing Cardio benefits your heart. When you don't engage in aerobic exercises, your heart suffers. Make an effort to do some type of Cardio 3-6 times per week. Even if you only do 15 minutes a day, that is better than nothing at all. Ideally, you want to do 30 minutes a day. It is a process so you must start somewhere.
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