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.

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...

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...

Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation throughout the body.