What is Cardiovascular Exercise? Some people refer to Cardiovascular exercise as aerobic exercise, some people even call it 'cardio' for short. This type of exercise builds endurance by keeping the heart pumping for an extended period of tome. It strengthens your heart and blood vessels, improves cholesterol, strengthens bones, and helps you lose weight. To give your heart a proper workout you need to make sure that you do your cardiovascular exercise with a certian amount of intensity, but you don't want to overdo it. Measure the amount of exertion while exercising by using a heart rate monitor. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of exercise daily. To learn more about heart rate check out Getting the most out of your program.
Benifits of Cardiovascular Exersise
Improved immune system
Improved physical fitness
Decreased cholesterol levels
Decreased resting blood pressure values
Improvements in the heart's ability to pump blood around the body
Improvements in metabolism and in the utilization of excessive body fat stores
Improved respiratory ability
Decreased liklihood of contracting diabetes
Improved psychological wellbeing
Decreased likelihood of a heart attack or stroke
Improved quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily tasks