Why is Cardio Important?
When you're getting into fitness, it's important to learn about the different routines you should practice and how those different routines are helpful for your health and body. You have likely heard of cardiovascular workouts, running, cycling, swimming, basically anything that works out your heart and your cardiovascular system. But why is this all important? Keep reading and you'll find out.
CARDIO SUPPLIES YOUR BODY WITH MORE OXYGEN
During a workout, your body is using more oxygen to keep moving. This makes your heart work harder, pumping blood through your body more quickly. One of the benefits this has on your body is providing more oxygen to your muscles. Supplying more oxygen to your body simply makes it better functioning.
CARDIO HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT
If your goal is to lose weight, cardio can be one of your best friends. Cardio workouts burn more calories than most other exercise routines, like lifting weights. This, combined with a nutritional diet, can help you lose weight the healthy way. Bear in mind, although it is important to get in a good amount of cardio during the week, three or four times per week is ideal for staying fit and shedding pounds.
CARDIO LOWERS YOUR RESTING HEART RATE
Again, as your body works harder, your heart pumps more blood more quickly. Over time, this will last beyond your workout session, consistent cardio routine will train your heart to become overall better at pumping blood. This makes for a lower resting heart rate, meaning that everyday tasks will take less effort from your hear and actually feel easier, this includes your workouts!
Take a second and think about a time that you have been out of breath just from walk up a flight of stairs. Does this still happen? I challenge you to start adding in cardio to your workout routine three to four times a week and try running (instead of walking) up a flight of stairs, I assure you that you will no longer be out of breath!
CARDIO REDUCES YOUR STRESS LEVELS
Stress can be very dangerous and most of the time college students ignore the fact that they are juggling too many different tasks, whether it be school assignments, work, extracurricular activities, and so on. Ever heard of "runner's high"? Cardio of any kind (not just running) sends endorphins through your brain, which keep you feeling good and happy. Nearly everyone who approaches their cardio session reluctantly, maybe dreadfully, could say they come away from a run or swim feeling better and happier. So next time you are over stressed go on a run, to cycling, move around!
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