CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS

Let's start with cardiorespiratory fitness. Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) is the ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate-to-high intensity exercise for a prolonged period. CRF has to do with the functional capabilities of the heart, blood vessels, blood, lungs and relevant muscles. With cardio or Aerobic exercise you want to get your heart rate and breathing up so that the heart and lungs are worked/exercised beyond its normal capacity. Exercises like walking, running, jump rope, rebounding, basketball, swimming, and so many other sports and aerobic activities can be done to increase or maintain good cardio fitness. The object is to pick someting you enjoy and will stick with and to do it consistently 4-5 times a week 30-60 minutes. Cardio can be one of the most fun parts of health and physical fitness if you find something you enjoy, start slow, build up to 1 hour and see how much better you feel. Get Moving! Get Strong! Get Fit!