chick4u
05-21-2001, 08:30 PM
I may sound stupid for asking this but someone told me to do cardio and I have no idea what cardio is. What is Cardio?
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Just 2 Built
05-21-2001, 09:30 PM
Cardio is when you eat. Just kidding cardio is doing anything that increases your heart rate such as jogging, walking, running etc..
Connie
05-21-2001, 09:44 PM
cardio isn't when you eat? ha
cardio is submaximal exercise performed rhythmically so to speak (like running, walking, swimming, cycling, rowing, etc) that can be sustained for a given length of time (typically 20 min or longer is recommended)and raises the heart rate significantly from rest.
You can raise your heart rate during weight lifting, but this is not sustained for a long period of time and most weight lifting is performed with a relatively small muscle mass (emphasis on relative here). When you do cardio, it is best to do an exercise that requires as least both your legs in order to gain the most benefits and burn the greatest number of calories
sorry for the long winded reply
cardio is submaximal exercise performed rhythmically so to speak (like running, walking, swimming, cycling, rowing, etc) that can be sustained for a given length of time (typically 20 min or longer is recommended)and raises the heart rate significantly from rest.
You can raise your heart rate during weight lifting, but this is not sustained for a long period of time and most weight lifting is performed with a relatively small muscle mass (emphasis on relative here). When you do cardio, it is best to do an exercise that requires as least both your legs in order to gain the most benefits and burn the greatest number of calories
sorry for the long winded reply
chick4u
05-21-2001, 10:22 PM
Thanx for helping me and responding Just2built and Connie!