Cardio, Cardio...C-A-R-D-I-O!!!

Ugh...I know most of you despise that word. When it comes to exercise, this is usually the #1 thing people skip. I used to be one of those people. When my journey to weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle first began, I'd WALK for maybe 10 minutes, 3 times a week. That's only 30 minutes of cardio per week. Now days, I RUN for 30-45 minutes, 7 days a week. Getting at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise every day has been proven to help in weight loss, fat loss, helps to build and tone muscles and improve you're overall health. Some studies have even shown cardiovascular exercise to help improve you're mental health as well. I'n my own personal experiences, I can totally agree to that. When I'm on a run, my mind is totally free and I am only concentrated on the task at hand: running. Cardio exercise isn't limited to just walking or running either! You can jog, swim, ride a bike, use the elliptical, jump rope....there are so many options and you will eventually find the right one for you!

Moral of the story: Let me start by telling you that, no, I am not a certified personal trainer, but I encourage everyone to incorporate some kind of cardiovascular exercise into you're life! Spring time is here and Summer is right around the corner - get out there and take a walk! Take that bike for a cruise! I know it will seem tough at first, but give it some time :)

Happy Thursday and thanks for reading! I'm off for my morning run!