Cardiovascular exercise includes a wide range of activities that incorporate the use of several major muscle groups as well as the cardiovascular system, in a continuous manner for extended periods of time.
Cardiovascular fitness is categorized by two major factors:
By the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygenated blood to the working muscles of the body
By the capability of the muscles to use the oxygen to produce energy for extended periods of time
There are several benefits that one can enjoy from doing regular cardio training. Here are a few of the reasons to add cardiovascular work into your fitness program:
Increased Energy Levels
Regular cardiovascular exercise places the body in a state whereby in order to adapt, it must increase the level of energy stored in the muscles as well as increase oxygen uptake and utilization. These adaptation processes lead to increased energy levels, greater mental focus and clarity and a higher level of physical productivity.
Activities such as walking, running, cycling or swimming can be very beneficial in improving a person’s energy levels and physical endurance.
Increased Metabolism
A much welcomed benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise is the increase in metabolic function or metabolism.
Cardio helps the body burn calories more efficiently. It helps improve the metabolism in order to handle energy demands brought on by physical activity.
Cardiovascular training can also help improve nutrient movement to living tissue. Ensuring proper nutrient uptake helps live tissue remain anabolically active.
Weight Control
Cardiovascular exercise burns calories while it is being performed, and continues to burn calories for a limited amount of time upon completion of the activity. This burning of calories makes this type of activity very effective in controlling body weight and body fat.
Overall Health
Cardiovascular exercise lowers resting heart rate, decreases blood pressure and can create a favourable shift in cholesterol values. All of these benefits improve important factors in determining your overall heart health and may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Cardiovascular exercise helps improve circulation and blood flow, assists in the elimination of toxins and waste materials from the body and even stimulates the body to release endorphins responsible for mood regulation, stress relief and the desensitization to pain.
Aerobic exercise has also proven to be extremely beneficial for diabetics. Because exercise helps burn excess glucose (sugar) from the system, it assists in controlling blood sugar levels and promotes a positive response in insulin sensitivity.
Conditions associated with a sedentary lifestyle such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease can be prevented with regular cardiovascular exercise.
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