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Cardiovascular (Cardio) Exercise
The Cardiovascular System is defined as 'The heart and the blood vessels by which blood is pumped and circulated through the body', and cardiovascular exercise - or cardio - targets this area of the body during exercise. To target the cardiovascular system you must ensure that you are exercising at your target heart rate.
Benefits of Cardio Training
Increases calorie burn
· Weight Loss
· Reduces the risk of heart disease
· Increased lung capacity
· Reduced blood pressure
· Prevents diabetes
· Burns body fat
· Increase metabolism
· Strengthens the cardiovascular system
· Strengthens the immune system
· Lowers stress levels.
Examples of Good Cardio Exercises
· Swimming
· Power walking / treadmill
· Cycling
· Skipping / Jump roping
· Jogging
· Aerobics
(any exercise that keeps your heart rate in the target heart rate zone).
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