Posted by 2BeFit on August 12th, 2008
If you want to get more exact with your precision cardio, you can use a heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor will tell you exactly what your heart rate is as you’re exercising, which means you can then increase or decrease your intensity to get a precise workout. About two months ago, Garmin announced the Forerunner 405 – the latest in Garmin’s popular line of GPS-enabled fitness devices, packing powerful functions and innovative features into a compact size like none other. We will take a closer look at this device and how it can improve your workout!
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Posted by 2BeFit on March 9th, 2008
Cardio is short for cardiovascular, which refers to the heart. Cardiovascular exercise is exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated for a period of time. Another name for it is aerobic exercise. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardiovascular workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, and swimming where there is no break in the routine. Exercises that stop and start, like Pilates, are generally not considered cardio exercise, though pilates can be done in a cardio way, and can certainly be combined with cardio workouts to great effect.
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Posted by 2BeFit on March 2nd, 2008
Getting on your bike regularly not only gets you where you want to go but it also protects you against a wide range of illnesses and heart diseases.
In a world where we experience a lot of daily stress and pressure, more and more people realize that exercising and taking care of our health is a important key element to a good life. This article will give you a little introduction as to how cycling can improve your health and daily well being. Full Story →
