This week challenge 10 cardio exercise, I want to explore cardio. I love cardio. I find it fun. Sometimes for a change, I do enjoy turning on a YouTube video by BeFit. I love the convenience of turning on a video and exercising at home. With the kids, their busy school schedule and activities. I do feel too exhausted to attend fitness classes. Fitness classes are fun but with all the rushing around the last thing I want to do with my time is to rush to a class.
Cardio
Cardio exercise is to increase heart rate. The amount of cardio a person should have for better health is 150 minutes weekly. A small amount would benefit the body.
- would give a strong heart
- bigger lunges
- prevent health problems
- good for mental health
- feel confident
Cardio Options
You can decide what you like? What do you enjoy? What you find fun? There are various cardio types like running, cycling, walking, and hiking. If you do enjoy time at the gym, you can do elliptical, treadmills or climbers. Those who enjoy exercise at home. You can have a choice of exercise videos, an online exercise, fitness apps, or infographics diagram.
Nutrition after Cardio
If you did an intense cardio session, do eat 45 minutes to 60minutes. This is to restore the muscle lost or if you are continuing to exercise soon after. Light exercise should first replenish liquids. Do drink water or coconut water but watch for any sugary beverages. You can have a protein bar, banana, yogurt, whole grain bread, milk, and banana.
Spare Time
In my spare time, I turn on a cardio exercise video. I do enjoy a good sweating session. It feels very good. Rejuvenated. Cardio is good for many parts of the body. It helps the brain with the memory and to think. The exercise will help the skin to improve with circulation and have a better skin condition. Bones and joints will lower the chance of fractures. And, the ability to help with osteoporosis. Do try challenge 10 cardio exercise.
If you like to read my previous post regarding my workout challenge, please take a look at this.
Or, I might try a squat and plank challenge.