I can’t emphasis how great cardio is for your body and truly the best overall workout. Whether you choose to walk, jog, swim, cycle, aerobic, elliptical or participate in an active sport, all of these are great choices. Cardio is truly the best especially if you’re trying to loose weight. The more you do it, the better your results will be. When you exercise your cardiovascular system not only will you burn off calories, your heart and lungs will get stronger. This will improve the quality of your breathing because oxygen will be circulating better.
A protein shake is an excellent pre-workout supplement if you are doing cardio exercise. My choice of protein is soymilk. Your muscle strives on protein so it’s good to consume protein approximately 30-60 minutes before doing cardio exercise. This will help increase your metabolism so that you loose more weights from fats.
My favorite cardio exercise is jogging. As a warm up, I jog 4 miles before doing any exercises. I used to do this daily but I had to cut down to every other day because I was burning too many calories and losing too much weight, which I know for most of you that is a good problem to have. If you’re just starting out, I suggest you start slowly and work your way up. Begin with a simple one-mile walk. As long as you take that first step, you’re off to a great start!
The best thing about jogging for me is the runner’s high that I get when I’m done and nothing gets my heart pumping more. I feel alive and have the energy do anything. I’m often asked, “How can you stay on the treadmill for so long?” For me, it helps to put on my ipod. When doing cardio, I choose techno music because the fast beat really gets my body moving. It’s during this time that I feel like I have no care in the world.
My advice is choose the music that you enjoy or have a TV in front of you to catch up on the news or your favorite program. Some people may do better with a workout partner or being outdoors. My technique is not for everyone, you’ll have to find what works best for you. I enjoy jogging because that is when I’m truly alone and free of any thoughts or stress. You need to make your exercises a priority, fun, and exciting. That way it’s not a task but something to look forward to. It’s this mentality that makes the difference between being fit or unhealthy.
If you are trying to loose weight, I recommend doing cardio exercises at least 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes to an hour. If you need to, take a day to give your muscles a chance to recover by stretching, taking a nice bath, or getting a massage. Cardio exercise is truly the best overall workout to maintain a healthy weight.
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