Why is Cardio so popular?

 Cardio:
 Running, jogging, treadmill, jumping jacks, jump rope etc... Are all forms of cardio training. These will work out your diaphragm and increase your lung capacity. The more oxygen that you can intake the more stamina you will have in general. The more Stamina you have, the more energetic you become. The more energetic you become the more you want to do more fun and exciting activities in daily life. Cardio is a must to lose fat and build muscle. If you get out of breathe in the first 5 minutes, how are you going to finish the routine? I always suggest incorporating some kind of daily cardio to keep the lungs strong and the blood flowing smoothly. How much cardio is enough? Well in the beginning do cardio until your tired. Then keep going everyday until you get so tired you cant go on. If you keep track you'll notice that you go a little further everyday, to where you finally reach the point where you don't get tired very easily. I say when you can run a mile and not be out of breathe, your on the fast track to your dream body.

Now its very easy to overwork yourself in a cardio routine. The optimal level of exercise you do is very important to your overall health. How do you know when too much is too much? When after your 20 minute jog, if you can't hold a conversation because of your breathing you worked out way too hard!!! If you can talk with no problems, you didn't train hard enough. Optimal results are a healthy medium, being able to hold a conversation with some restraint.

Also be wary of your heart, it is a very strong muscle but can become strained if over exerted. Say your rests at 20% of its maximum capacity, increasing your rate to around 45%-60% is perfect for your cardio vascular system. That medium level will promote healthy blood flow and oxygen intake. No strain on heart muscles, moderate sweating and overall Stamina Building Juice to get your results fast!

When you combine cardio with strength training it really ups the results for your muscle building. Cardio sends more oxygen and blood flow streaming throughout your body. Which in return cools down your overworked muscles in an efficient way and promotes rapid healing. It also opens your blood valves to allow healthier flow to all of your muscles.

All in all Cardio is one the best ways to tone muscle, shed fat, cool down your muscles and increase overall stamina. It needs to be incorporated into every routine you have.

P.s. Try 30 seconds of weights, 10 seconds rest, 30 seconds cardio, 10 seconds rest. Go for as long as you can. The results will follow!!!