How to Lose Weight with Cardiovascular Exercise

How to Lose Weight with Cardiovascular Exercise

hat is cardio?
When you hear the word cardio, do you think of sweat dripping off your forehead while running on the treadmill or taking a brisk walk on your lunch break? It’s both. Cardiovascular exercise, also known as aerobic exercise, means that you’re doing an activity “with oxygen.”

This type of exercise:

uses large muscle groups, such as your legs or upper body
requires respiration or controlled breathing
increases your heart rate and keeps it in an aerobic zone for a set amount of time
Common forms of cardio include walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and fitness classes. Cardio machines may include a rower, elliptical, stair climber, upright or recumbent bike, and treadmill.