The Benefits Of Cardiovascular Exercise

By Andy G Smith


In another article I explained the benefits of exercising at an intensity of 7 out of 10, or 70% of your maximum heart rate. The scale from 1 to 10 is called the 'rate of perceived exertion' and I will refer to it as RPE as I explain how to improve your current cardiovascular fitness.

Your goal is to build up progressively until you are capable of sustaining 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity at an RPE of 7 or above. This is the case for everyone, irrespective of your personal goals. This intensity will enable you to burn fat as well as improve the efficiency of your heart and lungs (CV fitness).

Your body creates more mitochondria in the muscles and the mitochondria are responsible for processing oxygen. To cut a long story short, your body will only use fat in the presence of oxygen, so the higher your body's capability to process oxygen, the greater your capability to burn fat!

Aim to complete 3 sessions of up to 30 minutes duration each and every week starting from today! Make a note at the end of each day highlighting how you felt once you completed the exercise.

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That said, only work up to higher difficulties as your health develops. You should be in this for the long haul, so don't over-train in the first couple of days! Start with what you are comfortable doing and aim to develop over time. Also, seek advice from your physician if you have any health conditions or concerns.



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