Exercise

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Cardiovascular exercise is any type of exercise that increases the work of the heart and lungs. It helps the body become more efficient and better able to cope with physical challenges.It also lowers risks for many chronic diseases, improves cellular metabolism and immune system. Regular endurance exercise also improves psychological and emotional well-being of the individual.
Walking, jogging, and running, swimming, elliptical cross-training, biking, Stairmaster, and rowing, dancing are some recommended forms of cardiovascular exercise.
The physical benefits of cardiovascular exercise abound. The main benefits of cardio exercise are:
Reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diadetes, improved blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improved heart function, reduced risk of osteoporosis, improved muscle mass.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine and the CDC " for health, adults should accumulate 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week, and to improve cardiovascular endurance, they should spend 20 to 60 minutes on three to five days per week." The best "Fat Burner" cardiovascular exercise is Running. According to Niki Kimborough, personal fitness expert with Bally Total Fitness, it is the best because it burns calories while strengthening legs and muscles. Kimborough suggests that beginners should start with 20 minutes, and work their way up. The ideal is to run for about 30 or 45 minutes. For those with bad knees, Kimbrough recommends the elliptical machine as a good second choice....