Get Up and Running: Why is Cardio Important? 10 Health Benefits

 

Staying healthy is by far one of the biggest challenges these days

Studies after studies warn us against the debilitating effects of prolonged sitting and sedentary lifestyle

The need of the hour is to make a commitment to ourselves, to make realistic fitness goals and achieve them

The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least five days a week: a total of 150 minutes

OR
At least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least thrice a week: 75 minutes
OR
You can do a combination of both

The least you can do is to walk whenever and wherever possible, brisk walk, jog or even run

Benefits of Cardio: For Better Health
When your heart beats faster it facilitates rapid blood circulation. Not only does your heart get some serious exercise it enables optimum oxygen supply to each and every nook of your body. It prevents risks of cardiovascular and associated ailments. Other than this some other noticeable benefits of regular cardio activity would include the following:
- Helps in building muscle mass and losing weight
- Helps in building stamina
- Prevents Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure
- Helps in maintaining  Bone Density and age-related bone-mineral loss
- Aids in preventing bone related ailments like Osteoporosis
- Helps in better supply of oxygen to brain, thereby improving Brain Function
- Improves mood, fights stress and help alleviate depression
- Helps in improving sleep quality
- Improves concentration
- Helps build metabolism, resistance, recovery ability
- Is beneficial for diabetics by equipping muscles with an ability to make better and efficient use of Blood Glucose