Last week I started talking about the merits of exercise. That's something I want to pick back up on this week. Why? Because not only is regular exercise great for helping to keep your body in shape and operating at peak efficiency, it also goes a long way toward relieving burnout and depression and giving you the energy you need to get through your day.
In other words, exercise is the original holistic cure-all!
When you start exercising there are two types of exercise you want to focus on: Cardiovascular training and strength training. Today I'd like to talk about cardio training, and why it's something you need to do on a regular basis. Cardiovascular refers to the heart and the systems that carry blood from the heart through the rest of your body. Cardio training forces the heart to work a little harder, and like all your muscles your heart is going to work better if you force it to get some exercise every once in a while.
Most experts recommend that every once in a while be at least thirty minutes, five days a week.
The good news is, anything that gets your heart pumping a little faster is great cardio exercise. Jogging is a great cardio exercise. If you're looking for something a little more low key, walking and swimming are great not only for your cardio strength but also to keep you moving, since you don't tire out as easily.
Have you done your cardio today?
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