cardiovascular fitness is one of the most important components of physical fitness.The other components are muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility and low-back function. Cardiovascular fitness is measured as the amount of oxygen transported in the blood and pumped by the heart to the working muscles and as the efficiency of the muscles to use that oxygen. (Basically jhow strong your heart is). Increasing cardiovascular fitness means increasing the capability of the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system in their most important task: to supply oxygen and energy to your body. Having good cardiovascular fitness has many health benefits. It decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes. Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by activities, which employ large muscle groups working dynamically. Such activities include walking, jogging, running, swimming, skating, cycling and stair climbing GET MOVING
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