Exercise your way into a healthier, happier life!

Cardio is a dreaded word. In fact, cardio is most often the factor that is left out of exercise regimes. I’m not sure if this is because most people think that cardio will only hinder muscle gain, or if it’s because slogging through a jog isn’t necessarily anyone’s idea of a leisurely activity. But that feeling of pure exhaustion after a cardio routine is integral to fitness progress, and this isn’t just in terms of weight loss. There are wide ranges of benefits to cardiovascular exercise that go way beyond simply losing weight!

Heart Health:

It’s in the name! Cardio is extremely beneficial in improving the condition of your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia alone. So of course, just like any other muscle, the heart must be worked!

Management of Diabetes:

For those out there with diabetes, cardiovascular exercise is instrumental in aiding the condition. As the exercise increases your ability to utilise glucose, regular exercisers will maintain better control over their blood sugar levels, as opposed to those who don’t exercise.

Increased Metabolism:

Depending on how intensive your exercise regime is, your metabolic rate will increase significantly. In the long run, this means that it is easier to not just lose weight, but maintain it too!

Stress Relief:

Ever heard of delayed gratification? It’s true that cardio isn’t pleasant. But it certainly pays off! Performing cardiovascular exercise releases ‘feel good’ hormones in the body, that allow you to become happier and have a more positive outlook.

Better skin:

You may not have heard of exercising your way to better skin, but it’s a fact that exercising is one of the ways that a healthy glow can be achieved! By increasing the blood flow when doing cardiovascular exercise, the circulation helps to nourish skin cells and keep them vital.

So what are you waiting for? Get running!

By Miriam Fitzgerald

Milan Tomic

Hi. I’m Designer of Blog Magic. I’m CEO/Founder of ThemeXpose. I’m Creative Art Director, Web Designer, UI/UX Designer, Interaction Designer, Industrial Designer, Web Developer, Business Enthusiast, StartUp Enthusiast, Speaker, Writer and Photographer. Inspired to make things looks better.