What is Cardio exactly?!


Question: What is Cardio exactly!?
I've been told i should do some cardio if i want too loose some fat!?

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jogging, brisk walking, that kind of thing, its basically stuff that makes your heart work a bit harder!. Cardio means heart :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

Cardio is short for cardiovascular!.

Cardio exercise is going to be any exercise that will elevate your heart rate!. Depending on your current fitness level, this can range from a brisk walk, swimming, jump rope, bicycling, sports, exercise classes (Tae Bo, spin, etc!.!.!.)!. The best method is using a heart rate monitor but you can also use a perceived exertion level!. By this, if you are just past the edge of not being able to easily hold a conversation, this is a good starting point!. If you get a heart rate monitor, first calculate you maximum heart rate and then try to stay in a range of 70% - 80% of your target heart rate!. Most of the heart rate monitors have a low and high alarm that can be set to help with this!.

A quick a dirty way to find this range is as follows:

1!. Maximum heart rate (MHR): 220 - your age

2!. Find your resting heart rate (RHR) as soon as you wake up (average over a few mornings)

3!. Heart Rate Reserve (MHRr): MHR - RHR

4!. 70% of MHRr: MHRr * 0!.7

5!. 80% of MHRr: MHRr * 0!.8

Good luck!!
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Cardio is any exercise that significantly raises your heart rate such as brisk walking, running, skipping, rowing etc!. You should aim to do at least 25 minutes and do 3-4 sessions per week!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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