It's All About the Cardio

It's All About the Cardio By Paige Waehner  Cardio is something we all know we need to do, but do you know why?  Yes, it burns calories, but it also does so much more that can keep your heart, lungs, bones and muscles healthy.  Here's everything you need to know about cardio and how to get started. What is Cardio, Really?  Cardiovascular fitness refers to how well your body can perform rhythmic, dynamic activity at a moderate to high intensity for extended periods of time.  In other words:  How long you can endure a cardio workout. READ NOW Everything You Need to Know About Cardio   The word 'cardio' is probably one of the first words you hear when you embark on an exercise program.  As in, you have to do a whole bunch of it.  Here's what cardio is all about. READ NOW 2 Main Reasons Why You Need Cardio Exercise  Each week I get questions about cardio--how often we should do it, how hard we should work and why we need it in the first place. Many of us are confused about what to do because there are conflicting opinions about how much cardio we really need. READ NOW The Best Cardio Exercises for Weight Loss and Health   The great thing about exercise is that there are plenty of choices for cardio.  Anything that gets your heart rate into your target heart rate zone will work, but there are some exercises that give you a little more bang for your buck. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Test Your Perfectionist Tendencies What Kind of Parent Are You? What's Your Fitness Personality? Could You Have Lupus? How "Type A" Are You? Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent? How Does Your Drinking Compare to Those Who Have a Problem? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.