2006-08-31 08:05:44 · 12 answers · asked by booster 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Cardio exercise helps your heart and, at the same time, helps you burn fat. It's when you move a lot and sweat. It gets your heart rate up. Good examples include walking, running, swimming, dancing, etc.
2006-08-31 08:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by abbas_n_chantel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order for an exercise to be considered "cardiovascular" or "aerobic," it needs to elevate your heart rate to 60 to 85 percent of its maximum rate (the fastest it could possibly beat). When you're in the aerobic zone, you should be able to talk, but not able to carry on a long conversation.
Cardiovascular (or cardio) exercise has numerous health benefits. In addition to burning calories and lowering your body fat, it will strengthen your heart and lungs. Since heart disease is the leading cause of premature death for both men and women, cardiovascular fitness is a very important.
Other positive results include increased bone mass and muscle tone (to increase muscle strength, though, you need to strength train). Some studies have also linked cardiovascular exercise to improvements in patients with depression.
Most experts agree that cardiovascular training should last for 20 to 60 minutes, with the norm being 30 to 40 minutes. It should be performed a minimum of three days per week, with four to five days being optimal and six being the max.
Good examples of cardiovascular activities are walking, running, swimming, biking, aerobic dance, step aerobics, kickboxing, rowing, jumping rope -- you get the idea!
It's easy to get hooked on cardiovascular exercise after the initial training effect takes place because of the increases in endorphins and mood enhancing hormones. There are so many different types of cardiovascular exercise, there is sure to be something that will please everyone.
also try this for more examples and in debth info: http://www.shapefit.com/cardio-exercises.html
2006-08-31 15:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by walkingdisastr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardio exercise is exercise that is associated particularly with working the heart muscle. It involves a slightly elevated heart rate for an extended period of time - such as long distance running, swimming, cycling. Generally it is opposed to strength training such as lifting weights, jumping, etc.
2006-08-31 15:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by Audiophile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something that's suppose to help the heart and circulatory system.
i find yoga and aerobics do a much better job... though that's cardio also.
depends on the type.. is it for muscle building or an entire body work out?
read up more on google.com or ask doctors, yoga teachers... even meditation specialists..
oh even a pilate's expert can tell you.. it's different for each.
still the same principal, help your heart and circulatory help. some will help you lose weight.. some will help your pains and aches.. others will help with building up muscle.
2006-08-31 15:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cardio means anything (any kind of exercise) that makes your heart beat faster.
2006-08-31 15:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cardio is running, jumping rope, aerobics, exercises that get your heart rate going . strength training is like lifting weights.
2006-08-31 15:08:27 · answer #6 · answered by keepingthefaith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise that elevates you heart rate and makes you sweat. It is what you do on the days that you are not doing weight training.
2006-08-31 15:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Shanigirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exercise for the heart
2006-08-31 15:07:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any exercise that makes your heart work harder. hence the word...cardio... meaning heart.
2006-08-31 15:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read more on cardio workouts on this site
2006-08-31 15:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋