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Healthy Diets > Improving the heart rate- Cardio Exercises

The number of people suffering from cardio diseases is constantly increasing. Have you ever wondered the cause behind this increase? The blend of unhealthy food and lack of exercise is the main cause of the rise. Due to the unhealthy food, cholesterol accumulates in heart and as a result arteries get blocked, leading to heart attacks.

It is advisable that you do exercises that especially function in maintaining the movement of heart. Some of the common cardio exercises are jogging, aerobic exercise, running, swimming and walking. Cardio exercises are of two kinds- High Intensity and Low Intensity cardio exercises. Many trainers recommend Low intensity cardio exercises to burn excess fats and calories from your body.

 It is advisable that you monitor your heart rate while doing the exercises. High intensity cardio exercises are the apt way to burn a lot of calories and fat in a short span of time. However, it includes difficult aerobic exercises, and is not advisable for people who have heart problem.

Low intensity exercises are more popular and practiced by many people all over the world. Exercising regularly is the formula to improve the mass of muscles, enhance the heart function, and reduce the cholesterol levels and increase your longevity. The exercises like swimming, cycling and running also can act as your recreational activity.

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