Hey Team,
 

Cardio. The word alone makes some people run (perhaps walk?) for the hills. And others? They live and breathe for a good stairmaster or incline tread session. But hey, no hate. We all know that cardio does wonders for wide spectrum health but how much is too much? How many times a week do you need it? How long and at what intensity should it be performed? 

The answer to all of these questions is going to depend entirely on the goal you’re trying to accomplish on your health journey. From weight loss and aesthetics to becoming fitter for life; the time, frequency, intensity and even type of cardio can be determined by one simple question- what are you trying to achieve? 

Welcome to “Building Your Aerobic Engine” our newest BodyFit playlist presented by the National Sports Academy of Medicine (NASM).

In this playlist you’ll learn the

1. The benefit of cardiovascular training applied to each goal including longevity emphasis
2. An introduction to zone training and how implementing targeted zone workouts can provide you with results you’ve been chasing for years
3. How heart rate plays a role in workouts and where you should strive to be based on your goal
4. Clear examples of each zone and how to calculate your specific heart rate zones to directly apply to your next training session. It’s easy math, I promise.
5. A clear understanding of where and how to fit cardio into your weekly schedule so you can ensure you’re maintaining a well rounded physique and fitness level

At the end of the day aerobic based workouts have the ability to not only increase heart health and muscular endurance but can also improve mood, cognitive function, sleep and aid in the prevention of chronic disease. Pair it with a solid strength rotation and you’re a modern day Clark Kent. 

I’m a big fan of any tool that can help measure metrics along the way. We’ve partnered with Fourth Frontier to bring you a modern approach to heart rate and zone training to allow for data driven results. Fourth Frontier created the world's first and only consumer wearable that allows you to record high-quality ECG in real-time for up to 24hrs during any activity. Learn more here for exclusive Bodybuilding.com discounts on your first device. 

That’s all folks. Download BodyFit to get a 7-day free trial and learn to love cardio. There’s a type and technique for everyone. Find what makes you tick and get to it. 💨 

Until next week. 👋 

Danielle Bitts
VP of Brand, Bodybuilding.com

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