cardiovascular training
Cardiovascular training is an important part of any training program but not everyone approaches it the right way. Here are five common mistakes people make when doing cardiovascular exercise and how they make it harder to change your body composition.
Fitness crazes come and go, but one trend that seems to be enjoying some long-term life in gyms and personal training sessions is high-intensity interval training, also known as HiiT, high-intensity intermittent exercise (HiiE) and sprint interval training (SIT). It’s not for everyone, but it has the potential to kick your fitness level and fat loss up significantly.
Not everyone responds the same to exercise. Some people see visible results faster than others. People who have more of an ectomorphic body type have to work harder and take in more calories to build muscle. On the other hand, mesomorphs gain muscle definition quickly. What about endurance exercise? Just as there are differences in how quickly people can build lean body mass, there are variations in individual responses to cardiovascular exercise.
How long does it take to get the heart healthy benefits of cardiovascular exercise? Surprisingly, your risk of heart attack may be lower after your first session. Find out why, and discover what type of exercise is best for protecting your heart.
Circuit resistance training boosts your heart rate, but is it really a good as cardiovascular exercises like aerobic classes, running or cycling? Find out.
This article discusses what V02 is, how it’s measured and what factors determine a person’s aerobic capacity. Find out more.
Cardiovascular exercise boosts endurance and heart health while burning calories and fat. Does cardiovascular exercise cause loss of muscle mass? Some fitness gurus think so.
