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Most people consider cardio workout to mean only fat loss, whereas cardio mainly strengthens your heart and respiratory system.
Cardio is essential for heart functioning. It increases the heart rate to a point where you burn fat and calories very fast.
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Cardio is a short form of cardiovascular exercise that increases heart rate and breathing. Many activities are included in cardio workouts.
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- Running - Jumping - swimming - Jumping Rope - Cycling - Stair Climbing
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Keep in track your body weight during the weight loss regime to check the cardio fitness improvement.
Cardio does not cause fat loss, and its main job is to keep the heart system right. Simply put, fat loss is a secondary function of cardio training.
One should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. If you do 30 minutes of cardio daily, five days a week, then it is enough.
Now you must have understood how vital cardio is in everyone’s lifestyle. So, start incorporating these exercises today and improve your cardio fitness.
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