Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation. There are various forms and methods of performing cardio exercise – all of which will have specific benefits and guidelines.

Most individuals performing cardio are using it as a way to burn off excess calories and since you are moving the body, it is going to increase the need for energy. The reason to do cardio does not end with the fat loss though; there are a wide variety of health benefits you receive from a regular cardio program