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Welcome back to the weekly edition on Trainer Tuesdays. Make sure to check in at our blog every Tuesday evening to learn the expertise of our great staff. Aside from being fantastic exercise coaches, they are also extremely knowledgeable in many aspects of health and fitness; so, it's time that you get to know them a little better! Each week, we will post a frequently asked, or sometimes just a fun fitness related question followed by the answers of each of the trainers at Fitness Together Brecksville.
Why is it Important to
Do Cardio in Addition to Your Personal Training Workouts?
Adam Teplitz:
With
February being heart health month, it's time to revisit the importance of
cardio. Cardio can be defined as any movement that gets your heart rate up and
increases blood circulation.
Here are a few benefits to incorporating cardio in your fitness routine :
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| Trainer Adam Teplitz on the elliptical |
2) Increased metabolism. The more intense the
cardio session, the more noticeable increase you will see with regards to your
metabolic rate. (your body's efficiency at using nutrients for energy )
3) Management of diabetes. By performing
cardio, you increase your muscles' ability to utilize glucose (blood sugar).
Those who perform cardio regularly tend to have better control of their blood
sugars and do not see as many blood sugar swings as those who don't.
When beginning a cardio routine, focus on just getting
the body moving. Start at a slow to moderate pace. As you build up your fitness
level, you can focus on more advanced forms of cardio such as interval training
and tempo training. If you need additional help determining specific levels you
should be training in, contact a Fitness Together personal trainer to sign up
for our Cardio Together program.
Amanda Ricci: Doing cardio in
addition to other workouts is beneficial in that it will make the heart
stronger. Cardio is when you are participating in an activity, in which
you achieve a steady heart rate and maintain it for a certain period of
time. Some types of activities you can do to participate in cardio
include: treadmill, elliptical, dancing, kickboxing, biking, walking,
etc. Your heart is a muscle, and it is important to train not only the
muscles you do see but the ones that you do not see as well. Some people may
think they are doing cardio when they are shopping, vacuuming or cleaning.
I’m here to tell you that that is false. You are burning some calories
while doing those activities. However, it is not considered cardio and
you are not burning as many as you could be. The heart rate must be maintained
within a certain heart rate range that is individualized to each person in
order for you to be considered to doing cardio. That is why it is
important to receive a customized cardio program to find out your heart rate
range as well as the length of time that you should be doing cardio.
Why should you do cardio? A stronger
heart will prevent the heart from needing to pump as quickly to deliver all of
your blood and oxygen to your lungs, and all the muscles in your body.
The muscles must receive oxygen in order to contract and get stronger. Cardio
will help to prevent coronary artery disease (heart attack, stroke, etc.),
blood clots and also help to increase your good cholesterol level.
Another benefit of cardio is that it helps to lower your resting
heart rate a.k.a. your pulse, meaning your heart is becoming more
efficient. In turn this builds up your endurance, helping you breathe
easier during your weight training workouts as well as other activities you
might already be taking part in. You will not get out of breath as
quickly, so that means you’ll be able to increase the intensity of your current
training program and be able to work harder, burn more calories and lose
weight!
Michael Roberto: You may be
thinking to yourself, "I'm bored with the dull strength training routine.
I need something new." That's where cardio comes in. Not
only is it a change in your exercise routine, but it offers a myriad of
benefits. For starters, doing cardio makes your heart stronger and will
be able to get less winded. Cardio also increases your metabolism which
allows you to burn more fat and reach your weight loss goals quicker.
Finally, doing cardio will release a "feel good" hormone that
busts stress and give you a more positive outlook on life. These are but
a few benefits you get from doing any form of cardio exercise.
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