How Much Cardio Do You Need to Run It Off?
Weight loss is a journey, and there are many roads to take when working towards your #Goals. One of the tried and true routes toward shedding pounds and pumping up your health quotient is cardio. But just how much cardio does it take to lose weight?
Short for cardiovascular exercise, cardio is exercise that pumps up your heart and breathing rates. It’s also often referred to as aerobic exercise. A cardio sesh will:
- increase your heart rate and keep it in an aerobic zone (about 50%-70% of your max heart rate).
- increase your breathing and get you breaking a sweat
- use large muscle groups (like your upper body or legs)
Excerpted from Greatist
