What is cardio in body fitness?

Question

why do people do cardio programs in body building or fitness programs. what are they? what do they do?

Answer 1

Cardio or Aerobic activity is any exercise that helps you use oxygen more efficiently. It gets your heart pumping faster, makes you sweat and quickens your breath. When you raise your heart rate your body begins to burn stored carbohydrates and fatty acids for energy.

Aerobic activity is very effective in controlling your weight and is an ideal way to burn calories. Research shows that a regular aerobic routine, combined with healthy eating habits is the best way to maintain a healthy body.

Did you know that the heart is a muscle? That means you can make your heart stronger and more efficient. A regular aerobic routine will give your heart the kind of workout that will help it do a better job of delivering oxygen to all your organs.

Exercise doesn't have to be expensive to be effective. Any activity that raises the heart rate and is maintained for at least 20 minutes is considered aerobic. It can be different types of exercise like jogging, biking, rowing, swimming, dancing or even brisk walking.

The best workout routine is one that you enjoy doing because you will continue to do something you enjoy. If you vary the different types of exercise it will help keep it fun and exciting. For the best results, do some type of aerobic activity at least 3 to 4 times a week.

Aerobic exercise helps burn fat calories, increases your metabolism and if done on an empty stomach forces your body to recruit energy from stored fat cells. When you have finished your workout routine your metabolism will remain elevated for about 30 minutes. That means you continue to burn calories after you finish exercising.

If your goal is to control your weight, exercise your heart, strengthen your muscles or just feel healthier, a low-fat diet and regular aerobic activity will help you achieve and maintain a well toned and fit body. When you exercise the brain releases endorphins that put you in a better mood, make you feel happy and isn't that what life is all about?

Answer 2

1

Answer 3

like the one guy said you can't pick where your body burns the fat from. Many people who want flatter tummies start doing sit ups crunches etc.. only to gain muscle under the fat and get even larger waist lines. Losing fat is pretty simple burn more calories than you take in. DO NOT USE WEIGHTS to work on your thighs it will build muscle there and they might grow a little. When I started working out I had awful love handles. I lost 30 pounds in about 2 months but love handles were still there. Smaller but still there. If I were you i would continue using some weights for upper body and do alot of cardio. In theory you will build muscle in your upper body and lose fat in lower body. So there will be more proportion. But honestly your body is your body. You have big thighs I have love handles. Last thing, You need a really honest friend. You think you have big thighs so even as they shrink your mind wont let you see it. I would also be willing to bet that just as you are now is just fine, don't forget to take care of yourself inside if you know what I mean. No sense in washing the outside of a cup and not the inside. Good luck!!

Answer 4

Cardio= heart. Like any muscle, it benefits from some exercise.