Health and Fitness Tips

Health and Fitness Tips - Cardio Activities :


Walking is probably the most common form of cardio. People all over the world do it everyday.

It is very low-impact and can be done for hours on end, making it perfect for low-intensity, long-duration aerobic training.

Fast walking can even get your heart-rate up into the aerobic training zone (70%) if you really push it or walk up hills.

This is the form of cardio most often recommended for beginning exercisers, as it is very easy and not stressful to the body at all.

If you use hand weights while you are walking, be aware that studies have shown no difference in calories burned, strength or bodyfat as compared to people who did not use hand weights.


Running/Jogging:

This is classic cardio and probably the first thing people think of when they think of getting in shape. Running can be done on the road, on a track, on a treadmill, through the woods, etc.


Running is a very natural activity, one that the body was built to do.
Running is also very effective at reducing hip size.

It is a very high-impact activity though, and very overweight people would be better off with something less jarring such as fast walking, cycling or swimming.

As with anything, start off slowly and gradually work up your speed and distance until you get where you want to be.