The Many Benefits of Cardio Exercise

The heart is one of the most important muscles in our body. If your heart is strong, you will be strong too!

One type of physical activity that aims to strengthen the heart is cardio exercise. In addition to strengthening the heart, cardio exercise can also strengthen the lungs and circulatory system. Cardio exercise doesn't mean you have to run or jump around; you can start by walking faster or doing beginner-level aerobics or low-impact exercises.

The ideal zone for training the heart is usually measured by how long we do MVPA (moderate to vigorous physical activity). 

MVPA is one of the common benchmarks used to measure the intensity level of physical activity. (https://youtu.be/1OqDPTfLNww)

An employee at an office in Jakarta had very little free time, but that didn't stop her from exercising for 20 minutes. Unexpectedly, within two weeks she experienced many benefits, including:

Lowering cholesterol and fat levels

One way to reduce cholesterol levels and burn fat is by doing cardio exercise. Therefore, cardio exercise can also help Elisa lose weight.

Strengthening the Heart Muscle

Elisa is very busy with work, so she rarely exercised before. This may have caused her heart muscle to become less flexible. By doing regular cardio exercise, Elisa improves her heart performance. Cardio exercise trains the body to use oxygen more efficiently.

Improving Sleep Quality

Elisa sometimes experiences sleep disturbances at night. Doing cardio exercise regularly can help improve sleep quality and make her sleep more soundly. Elisa avoids doing cardio exercise close to bedtime, as this can actually make it harder to fall asleep. She limits cardio exercise to at least two hours before bedtime.

Maintaining Blood Sugar Levels

A study reveals that doing cardio exercise regularly can help prevent type 2 diabetes and reduce its symptoms. This is because exercise improves how the body uses blood sugar and also reduces insulin resistance.

Reducing Stress

Cardio exercise has the benefit of making Elisa’s body feel more relaxed and calm. This is because cardio exercise releases endorphins, which can help reduce stress.

Regular exercise like Elisa’s for at least two consecutive weeks has been proven to provide many benefits. Join LIF Indonesia so you can be like Elisa.

Start with simple activities that can be done consistently, such as walking or exercising at home. Don’t forget to warm up and cool down before and after cardio exercise.

Good luck!