CARDIO!!
Here are some great reasons to do cardio:
To lose fat and look better! – want 6-pack abs? Only way is to lose fat thru cardio and proper nutrition.
Cardio can improve your mood and significantly reduce depression. Its been proven by study after study, cardio can make you happier!
Perform better at school or work! Daily cardio reduces mental fatigue and gives you more energy. A recent study from the U of G showed that daily cardio reduces fatigue by 65%
To live a longer, healthier life.
To help gain muscle.
Cardiovascular exercise should not be boring, if it is then you are doing something wrong! There are many types of cardio, its not just traditional jogging! You can do interval training if you find jogging boring. You can find a team sport you love and do it with a friend or spouse and the time will fly by. If you are stuck indoors on a machine, then find a good book, listen to the radio, or watch TV – find a way to make it interesting and enjoyable.If you don’t have much time then jog to the gym, walk you kids to school, walk your dog, or start using your bike for transportation.
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STATIONARY BIKE
Exercising on a stationary bike is perfect for toning your legs, thighs and buttocks but also your arms, abdominal and back muscles. Your muscles are especially working when you increase the resistance of your exercise bike. A low resistance level is good for warming up and for improving enduranc...
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ROWING MACHINE
Perhaps one of the best rowing machine benefits is the workout they give the lower body. In fact, rowing enthusiasts consider rowing primarily a lower-body workout. The main leg muscles involved are the quads in the upper front of the thighs, however the calves and glutes (buttocks) also feel the...
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SWIMMING LAPS
Like other aerobic exercise such as running, it can improve cardiovascular fitness as well as cholesterol levels, provided you swim at a brisk pace. Aim to swim laps for 20 to 40 minutes at a pace that keeps your heart rate up. Start slowly; initially you may need to rest between laps.
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WHEN DO I DO CARDIO?
Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation throughout the body.