Get your Cardio On!

Looking to improve your quality of life both mentally and physically? Well, lace up your sneakers and grab your jump rope!

30 minutes. Getting your cardio in five times a week for just 30 minutes a day can significantly improve your well being and quality of life. When you hear the term cardio you may think “heart but a little cardio exercise extends well beyond better heart health. Cardio exercise comes in many forms so find what works for you, whether that's dancing, running, or swimming, and do it!

Head & Heart

"The benefits of cardio go beyond just your heart. Dr. Van Iterson explains how it affects your entire body"

First and foremost, daily cardio exercise has an extremely positive correlation with increased mood and brain health. When you engage in cardio exercise there is an increase in blood flow which leads to a decreased chance of having a stroke. In addition, studies have shown that in addition to a mood boost, cardio exercise helps reduce the chance of developing Alzheimer’s and other brain quality regression.

Additionally, cardio exercise leads to increased circulation which helps keep your muscles healthy and promotes collagen production leading to clearer skin. The only workout you will ever regret, is the one you didn't do! So throw on your sneakers and get your cardio on!

From Head to Toe: The Benefits of a Cardio Workout. Cleveland Clinic. (2021, November 16). Retrieved January 11, 2022, from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-many-benefits-of-a-cardio-workout/