Cardiovascular endurance can positively impact heart, body weight, and mood. It’s also vital for preventing chronic conditions and improving existing health issues. It’s a key component of fitness.
If you complete the full circuit with steady form and no breaks, your endurance ranks among the top tier for adults over 55. That level of capacity often translates to better walking stamina, improved ...
If you were the fitness king for a day and could create a fitness test for yourself to qualify for any job or goal, what would it be? Since this is a military fitness blog, we are looking more for ...
Coming from an athletic history of strength and power has its own "strengths and weaknesses.'' These are apparent when preparing for military training, scoring well on fitness tests and having the ...
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What makes an effective cardio workout?

But are running and cycling the same as cardio training, and are these the only options for promoting cardiovascular health?
A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher VO2 max ...