BENEFIT OF CARDIO EXCERCISES

What is the best cardio exercise?

There is no "best" cardio exercise. You can do anything that gets your heart rate up.

If you like to go outdoors, consider fast-paced walks, running, cycling etc. For those who like the gym treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes could be the choice. If you prefer to stay at home you can jump rope, dance or start kick boxing.

You get the picture. Do something you enjoy, something you would not mind doing at least three times a week. Most importantly choose an exercise that fits your fitness level. Sure, running burns more calories than walking, but if running wipes you out after a half mile or bothers your knees, you're better off walking.

Switch from exercise to exercise if you need to keep yourself from getting bored and your body from getting used to one activity.

Start doing cardio exercises for at least 40 minutes to an hour a day 3-6 times a week. If you are a beginner, start a slower pace and slowly increase your workout time.

The benefits of cardio exercises
You burn calories and lose weight
Cardio exercises make your heart stronger so that it doesn't
have to work as hard to pump blood
Doing cardio helps reduce risk of heart attack,
high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes
Cardio increases your lung capacity
Cardio Exercises help you sleep better
It makes you feel good
It helps reduce stress
Sample cardio exercise that you can try right now
Try this exercise to really get your heart rate up.

1. Start by jogging 5 minutes to warm up.
2. Sprint for 2 minutes
3. Slow down to a comfortable jogging pace for 5 minutes
4. Sprint for 2 minutes
5. Go back to jogging for 5 minutes

Repeat as many times as you can and don't forget to cool down in the end.