We all know the benefits of weight training but how about cardiovascular exercise? Often times we neglect the importance of challenging our cardiovascular state. Here are a few of the reasons we should get our hearts pumping!!
~FAT LOSS~ Doing just 30 mins a day 3 times a week(along with a healthy diet!)can decrease your level of body fat.
~INCREASED METABOLIC RATE~ Cardiovascular training helps to speed up your metabolism. An increased metabolism helps your body to burn fat even when you are resting.
~STRENGTHENS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM~ A simple 30 mins a day several times a week has been shown to strengthen a person's immune system and help prevent colds, etc.
~IMPROVED MENTAL STATE~ Studies have shown that persons previously taking anti-depressants were able to stop after implementing a regular exercise program. Endorphins released when we exercise give us a sense of well being.
These are just a few reasons why we should incorporate cardiovascular exercise into our fitness regimes. Keeping heart healthy improves quality of life AND keeps us living LONGER!
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