This for people who want to get in shape but only do weight training WHY DO WE DO CARDIO? Our Bodies Are Made to Move If you have a sedentary job, think about how your body feels at end of the day. Do you have tight muscles, an aching back, feel exhausted even though you havent done anything physical? Maybe your shoulders burn from tension and your head hurts from staring at a computer screen for too long. Now, think about how your body feels after a workout. Your muscles are warm and flexible, the blood is pumping through your body, providing oxygen and energy. You feel energized, confident, proud of yourself and ready to take on the world. Its much different, isnt it? Our bodies are made to move--not sit around all day and yet, thats exactly what were doing. Next, take a moment to remember all the benefits of cardio exercise: Weight loss Stronger heart and lungs Increased bone density Reduced stress Reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer Temporary relief from depression and anxiety More confidence about how you feel and how you look Better sleep More energy Setting a good example for your kids to stay active as they get older Notice that weight loss, while a big focus for many people, is only one benefit of cardio. Despite that, weight loss is often our only goal and not just for health, but to look good. While theres nothing wrong with wanting to look good, having that as our only goal can make exercise harder. Why? Because losing weight takes time...what happens if you dont see results on your timetable? Where will your motivation go if the scale doesnt cooperate? Open your mind to other reasons to exercise--you might just find new ways to make exercising easier.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:24:14 +0000
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