Cardio: Total Body Fitness
Exercise to Get Fit and Boost Health
Cardio workouts help to raise
general fitness levels by exercising and strengthening a variety of muscle-types
throughout the body, including both the cardiac and skeletal muscles.
By raising heart-beat rate, they contribute to improved heart health and
lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cardio-Training: Muscles Worked
Cardio workouts are also useful
for muscle-development, as they strengthen and develop the muscles in
all parts of the body including the legs (hamstrings, quadriceps and calves);
the abdominal region (pectoralis major and rectus abdominus); and arms
(biceps and triceps).
Cardio: Body Fitness Benefits
Cardio-Training fitness plans improve body-fat ratio and coordination, and help to raise resting metabolic rate.
Cardio Workouts: Calories and
Diet
Exercise workouts involving Cardio-Training burn a high number of calories. When combined with a calorie-controlled eating plan, they help us to reduce weight and keep a healthy body-fat ratio.
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