Practice A Cardio Exercise For Your Heart
Practice A Cardio Exercise For Your Heart
The external changes that result from increased physical activity are often the greatest motivational factor that gets people moving. People want to see the results of their hard work on the scale and in the mirror.
There are so many good reasons to add cardio to your current routine. The most important one is that it’s good for your heart.
Lower resting heart rate
Your heart has to work harder during exercise by pumping blood at a faster rate.
As a result, it becomes increasingly efficient at pumping blood in general.
This can make your everyday activities seem easier over time because your heart has to work less to sustain them. You can often see this change in a reduced resting heart rate.
Cardio
Cardiorespiratory exercise (also known as “cardio”) is the term used to describe an exercise that works your heart and circulatory system. This system has to work all day, every day in order to keep us alive.
I describe cardio exercise simply as a movement that makes this system work harder. Exercises like running, cycling and swimming are all great examples of cardio exercises. In my opinion, cardio should be renamed ‘heart strength training,’ because your heart is a muscle and exercise helps to improve your heart’s blood pumping capabilities.
Weight loss
When you increase your activity level with cardio exercise, your body has to burn extra fuel in order to meet this increased need for energy. Stored fat is the primary fuel source for prolonged cardio exercise. This increased energy expenditure, combined with a reduced calorie intake, can lead to significant weight loss.
Reduced stress
Cardio exercise promotes the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters called endorphins. This function is often referred to as a ‘runner’s high,’ but playing tennis or even walking can contribute to this same feeling.
Cardio exercise can often feel like meditation in motion. As you start to exercise and focus on what you are doing, your stress level may decrease. As a result, once you’re finished, although you may feel physically tired, you can feel mentally rejuvenated.