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Sunday, June 29, 2008

The benefit of cardio exercise

Cardio workouts are an essential part of an effective training programme to achieve good health. Cardio is any exercise that raises and maintain your heart rate like, running, cycling, swimming, rowning, stair climbing, boxing etc.


The benefit are huge, regular cardio training will have an incredibly positive impact on your life. Here are just a few of them :

1.) Reduced risk of heart disease

2.) Reduced blood pressure

3.) Stronger heart and lungs

4.) Reduced reisk of diabetis

5.) Reduced depression and anxiety

6.) Increase metabolic rate

7.) Reduced stress

8.) Fat loss

9.) Reduced risk of osteoporisis

10.) Boosts immune system function

11.) Improve digestion

12.) Better sleep

13.) More energy

14.) Improved self-esteem and confidence

15.) Reduced risk of some types of cancer


Top 10 cardio tips:

1.) Always do a 5 to 10 minutes warm up

2.) Always do a 5 to 10 minute warm down

3.) Be consistents if you want results

4.) Include inclines and speed changes in your workouts

5.) Don't get stuck on the same machines- different machines use different muscles

6.) Set yourself target so you can see your improvements

7.) Learn correct technique

8.) Be sensible with your training, don't overdo it

9.) Get some good music to motivate you

10.) Always include cardio training at some point in your workout.

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