The Importance of Cardiovascular Training

Not to long ago, a client of mine had a great epiphany: two hours of cardio per day makes for a healthy person.

When I asked him how he came to that conclusion, he told me how much healthier he was when he was running 10-plus miles a day in the snow wearing shorts.

Now, I am not telling you to go run in the snow, but this client is definitely on to something. Let's take a look at what two hours of cardiovascular exercise can do for you.

• Increased lung capacity for better oxygenation of the blood.
  
• Healthier heart pumps more blood with better efficiency.
• More oxygen rich blood delivered to the cells and organs.
• Healthier cells and organs means better detoxification of the body.
• Metabolism increases when the body is properly rid of toxins.
• Increased metabolism makes weight loss becomes easier, prevents us from getting sick easily and keeps us from becoming easily fatigued during the day.
  
• Feeling less fatigued during the day means we have a positive mood enhancement.
• Mood enhancement gives us better relationships (work and social).
• Better relationships makes us a happier people.

So, the next time you wonder why you are —or are not —working out, remember the importance of cardiovascular training.