Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Benefits of a Natural Cardio Exercises

We are now living in a world which has eradicated any form of natural exercise which could be beneficial to all of us, especially exercising. We almost live in the comfort of our cars if not in front of our computers at home or in front of our latest HDTVs watching our favorite shows. We then changed our eating habits by allowing the services of fast food restaurants to be part of our daily lives after sitting all day long in the office. A life that we hardly notice can be harmful to our health and fitness. It is about time that we must make changes to our daily routine to achieve a healthy lifestyle. A daily routine that we must include exercising to reap the health benefits of it to get back into shape.

What are the benefits of cardio exercises?

Here is a list of some benefits we can get from cardio vascular exercises:

1. It increases energy level and mobility
2. It decreases stress level.
3. It decreases bad cholesterol and lowers blood pressure.
4. It helps prevent obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
5. It helps maintain body weight.
6. It relieves back pain and arthritis.
7. It helps give quality sleep.
8. It gives you the sense of well-being and makes your blood flowing.


What are the forms of a natural cardio exercise?

There are many forms of natural cardio exercises that one can achieve the benefits of it but here is the list of the most popular forms. The number of calories burned opposite the type of exercise was based in a typical weight of 145 lbs body weight that performed the exercises in 30 minutes time.

1. Walking - 180 calories
2. Cycling - 250 to 500 calories
3. Running - 300 calories
4. Cross-Country Skiing - 330 calories
5. Rock Climbing - 380 calories
6. Swimming - 400 calories
7. Step Aerobics - 400 calories
8. Handball - 400 calories
9. Dancing- 300 calories


Now that you already know that one of the most important things you can do for your health and fitness goals is regular cardio exercise, the choice is yours to what form of cardio exercise will suit your needs. Make your own cardio exercise regimen and start it now to reap the benefits of it being in great shape.

1 comment:

  1. Great article.
    To stay healthy is the most important thing of our life that help to protect dangerous diseases. Fitness equipment will help you to do exercises.

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