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CARDIO
FITNESS
Is it really
neccessary for maximum results?
In ones never ending quest for
hugeness/leaness, the one aspect, which is so often overlooked is Cardio
Vascular Fitness. Little do people realise that depending on how fit your are
can also contribute toy your success/failure rate in the gym.
So how does one improve their
cardio vascular fitness?
With high intensity exercise of
course!
That is both high intensity
weight training and high intensity aerobic activity.
Generally, when people try to
lose unwanted bodyweight they take an easy approach with their cardio, trying to
keep their heart rates low to get into the 'fat burning zone' - what bunk! By
doing so we miss out of the vital cardio vascular benefit. We all know by now
that high intensity cardio is the best way to combat unwanted body-fat, so you
get to kill 2 birds with the one stone. There are a lot more benefits to having
a high cardio vascular fitness level then simply being able to run around the
block without blowing out of steam. Here are a quick 5 to help get you
motivated:
* You'll live longer. According
to new research, physical fitness is the most important determinant of
mortality, even more important than blood pressure or cholesterol levels and use
of tobacco!
* It also appears that in
addition to promoting a longer life, intense exercise also reduces the risk of
diseases such as cancer. In a recent British study, it showed that men who
exercised intensely at least three times a week showed a 24% reduction in the
risk of all types of cancer!
* The fitter you are, the more
efficient the body becomes in its physilogical functions on a day to day basis.
* A fitter person is more
resistant to common ailments such as colds and flu's.
* Increased fitness speeds up the
body's metabolism, reducing the chance of storing excess calories as bodyfat.
So as you can see, there is no
point to having the body of a Greek God is you have the health of a sick
Goldfish. Make having a high level of Cardio Vascular fitness a priority in your
fitness endeavours, and you will truly reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
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