{"id":54203,"date":"2021-09-24T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/?p=54203"},"modified":"2023-04-13T13:13:22","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T11:13:22","slug":"cardio-fitness-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/cardio-fitness-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardio Fitness. What Is It And Why Is It Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u00a0can all agree that fitness, in general, is an important aspect of staying healthy and in shape. While some people may prefer to\u00a0focus primarily on weight training to\u00a0build muscle mass and others may tend to\u00a0enjoy exercises that improve flexibility, everyone could benefit from including a\u00a0portion of <strong>cardio workouts<\/strong> into their training plans, no matter what the end goal is. Learn about the importance of cardio below and book an appointment with a\u00a0personal trainer to\u00a0embark on your cardiovascular exercise journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/cardio-fitness-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important\/#what-is-cardio\" >What is cardio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/cardio-fitness-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important\/#why-is-cardio-important\" >Why is cardio important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/cardio-fitness-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important\/#what-types-of-cardio-exercises-are-there\" >What types of cardio exercises are there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/cardio-fitness-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important\/#does-cardio-burn-fat\" >Does cardio burn fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/cardio-fitness-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important\/#how-much-cardio-per-week-is-optimal\" >How much cardio per week is optimal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-cardio\"><\/span>What is cardio?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cardiovascular exercise, aerobic exercise, or simply cardio\u2014these terms all mean the same thing<\/strong>, and it\u2019s not unlikely that you already engage in some form of cardio fitness during your workout sessions. Cardio exercises are classified by\u00a0their ability to\u00a0raise the heart rate and maintain it at a\u00a0higher level, during an extended period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131119\/women-in-sportswear-at-zumba-dance-class-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"What is cardio?\" class=\"wp-image-54209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131119\/women-in-sportswear-at-zumba-dance-class-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131119\/women-in-sportswear-at-zumba-dance-class-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131119\/women-in-sportswear-at-zumba-dance-class-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-cardio-important\"><\/span>Why is cardio important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although any type of physical exercise is beneficial, cardio fitness exercises in particular have a\u00a0long list of positive advantages for the body and mind. <strong>Cardio exercise aims at strengthening heart health by\u00a0boosting blood circulation<\/strong>, but it also is known to\u00a0expand lung capacity, burn calories, increase bone density, improve endurance, lower stress, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131134\/attractive-slim-woman-doing-sport-exercises-morning-sunrise-beach-sports-wear-thirsty-drinking-water-bottle-healthy-lifestyle-listening-music-wireless-earphones-feeling-hot-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"Why is cardio important?\" class=\"wp-image-54214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131134\/attractive-slim-woman-doing-sport-exercises-morning-sunrise-beach-sports-wear-thirsty-drinking-water-bottle-healthy-lifestyle-listening-music-wireless-earphones-feeling-hot-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131134\/attractive-slim-woman-doing-sport-exercises-morning-sunrise-beach-sports-wear-thirsty-drinking-water-bottle-healthy-lifestyle-listening-music-wireless-earphones-feeling-hot-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131134\/attractive-slim-woman-doing-sport-exercises-morning-sunrise-beach-sports-wear-thirsty-drinking-water-bottle-healthy-lifestyle-listening-music-wireless-earphones-feeling-hot-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-types-of-cardio-exercises-are-there\"><\/span>What types of cardio exercises are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best parts about engaging in cardio is that it requires little to&nbsp;no equipment! There are several different ways that you can go about a&nbsp;cardio workout depending on your preferences. Activities like running, swimming, cycling, dancing, hiking, climbing, power walking, and even participation in organized sports are all great examples of cardio workouts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131146\/high-angle-male-swimmer-water-pool-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"What types of cardio exercises are there?\" class=\"wp-image-54219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131146\/high-angle-male-swimmer-water-pool-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131146\/high-angle-male-swimmer-water-pool-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131146\/high-angle-male-swimmer-water-pool-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-cardio-burn-fat\"><\/span>Does cardio burn fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, cardio is an excellent method of burning fat and helping you lose weight! Though cardio exercises do\u00a0assist with burning calories, the key is to\u00a0combine cardio fitness with a\u00a0healthy diet that\u2019ll result in a\u00a0calorie deficit. By\u00a0burning more calories than the amount consumed, <strong>cardio workouts can successfully help you shed those extra pounds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131159\/diet-concept-with-sport-woman-healthy-food-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"Does cardio burn fat?\" class=\"wp-image-54224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131159\/diet-concept-with-sport-woman-healthy-food-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131159\/diet-concept-with-sport-woman-healthy-food-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131159\/diet-concept-with-sport-woman-healthy-food-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-cardio-per-week-is-optimal\"><\/span>How much cardio per week is optimal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;the American Heart Association, the recommendation for cardiovascular exercise for adults is at least 150 minutes of cardio per week. The easiest way to&nbsp;begin practicing cardio exercise is to&nbsp;work with a&nbsp;personal trainer, who can help you come up with an individual cardio fitness plan, set fitness goals, and keep you motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131212\/vfgbtyu67h6gtrf-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"How much cardio per week is optimal?\" class=\"wp-image-54229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131212\/vfgbtyu67h6gtrf-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131212\/vfgbtyu67h6gtrf-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13131212\/vfgbtyu67h6gtrf-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your heart healthy by booking a cardio workout session with a qualified personal trainer on Booksy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/s\/cardio-workout?utm_source=LP-SEO-US&amp;utm_medium=cta-button&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio+Fitness%3A+What+Is+It+And+Why+Is+It+Important%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a personal trainer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u00a0can all agree that fitness, in general, is an important aspect of staying healthy and in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":54204,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":"","_ppma_block_editor_authors":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[191],"class_list":["post-54203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cardio Fitness. 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