what is cardio?

Question

and how much should a 5feet,97pound female get of this cardio a day?

Answer 1

Cardio is not dependent on weight or size. Different health associations with vary in the amount that they recommend...but it is generally recommended that you get between 20-40 minutes of cardio 4-6 times a week...depending on who you ask.

Cardio refers to cardiovascular exercise. This a continuous exercise or activity that keeps your heart rate at it's target zone for a minimum of 20 minutes. Your target heart rate is between 50-85% of your maximum heart rate according to the American Heart Association. A simple way to calculate it is: (220-age) x 50%. For a 30 year old, this would result in a target heart rate between 95-162 beats per minute...personally, I've always been taught to strive for 65%...

So, any exercise that maintains your heart rate at this level for this period of time is considered to give benefits to the cardiovascular system.

Of course this applied only to people who are deemed healthy enough for cardiovascular exercise by their physician.

Answer 2

Cardio is of the heart. It means to exercise and get the
heart rate up. You need to work a little more each day and
if you have a coach talk to him or her about the amount of
time you work out. At 97 lbs you don't need to over do it.

Answer 3

Cardio is aerobic exercise. Any exercise that involves movement, getting the heart above the resting rate for length of time. Includes, running, walking, cycling, etc.

Answer 4

Cardio are the following:
1. walking
2. biking
3. swimming laps
4. jump roping
5. jogging
6. running
7. anything that gets you moving and sweating!

Hope i helped!