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The Benefits Of Adding Cardio To Your Weight Loss Routine

Getting regular cardio exercise is an important key to weight loss success. The benefits of cardio are endless and can provide very positive weight loss results.

When someone hears the word cardio, they tend to be reminded of an effort put forth by only the most dedicated of exercise enthusiastics, but when properly researched, it’s possible for you to find a cardio routine that works for you and fits into your lifestyle. 

I’d like to talk a little bit about the positive benefits of cardio:

1.     It’s recommended to get 3-5 days of 30-60 minute cardio workouts a week.

Some experts recommend working out daily, but there are also some who think there is such a thing as working out too much.  It may be better to start off slow and build up to longer and more frequent workout sessions.  You don’t want to overdo it and so you need to make sure that you properly condition your body so that you can sustain the recommended 3 to 5 days of working out a week. 

2.      Cardio benefits your heart, lungs and bone density.

Regular cardiovascular exercise lowers the buildup of plaques in the arteries and prevents high blood pressure.  It also promotes proper breathing, making your lungs stronger.  Cardio can also prevent your bones from weakening from osteoporosis.  Getting exercise on a regular basis can also help reduce the risk of some cancers and helps you lose fat instead of needed muscle.   

3.      Regular cardio can reduce stress.

Stress puts you at risk for heart attack and stroke and can cause depression, anger and fear, to name just a few.  The more we exercise, the better we feel and the better we are at dealing with daily stress.  Besides weightloss, reducing stress has many other obvious benefits, which can provide us with a better quality of life all around.  Having little to no stress in your life can also help you sleep better, which is another key factor in weightloss.

4.      There are many types of cardio exercises to choose from.

There are both indoor and outdoor cardio exercises you can pick from.  Some indoor exercises include using a treadmill, a stationary bicycle, rowing machines, elliptical trainers, etcetera.  Outdoor exercises include walking, running, jogging and swimming.

5.      Choose a cardio workout routine with an intensity and duration that works for you.

Do your research.  There are three types of cardio routines you can follow.  The first is with low intensity and medium duration.  The second is with medium intensity and medium duration.  Last is with high intensity with short duration.  Researching and testing different intensity levels and duration times will help you determine what works best for you.

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