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Precautions

Even though just about anyone can work towards achieving cardiovascular fitness, check with a physician to learn how to moderate your activity if you:

* Have a medical condition like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or any heart or respiratory problem
* Are a smoker over age 35, or are inactive over age 40
* Feel great discomfort or pain when you move or exercise
* Are recovering from a cold or flu (raised body temperature mixed with activity can result in dizziness and fainting)
* Have been injured and have not yet healed
* Lose your breath and cannot speak comfortably while exercising



Workout Overview

Once you’re ready to exercise, consider the forms of activities that best suit your body, health conditions, and lifestyle. Remember to alternate between different workouts in order to avoid tiring from one kind. Consider the pros and cons of each activity in the following cardiovascular activity overview to choose what fits you:

The most practical choice is walking; however, if burning calories is your purpose, other activities, such as jogging, will provide quicker calorie expenditure. Keep in mind though that although jogging sheds more pounds, it can be tough on the knees, hips, and ankles over time. An alternative would be jogging on grass or sand to reduce the hard pound.

Activities like cycling, swimming, skating, and rollerblading tend to be easier on the joints. However, skating and rollerblading have a rela... Sign-up Above to Read More!

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