Whats the best type of cardiovascular exercise?
The best type is what you enjoy and will stick with! Select an activity that matches your personal preferences and health/fitness status. Consider previous injuries. Mix high-impact activities like jogging or step aerobics with weight-supported activities like rowing and cycling. The more muscles involved in the activity, the greater your aerobic challenge. For example, cross country skiers have shown the highest aerobic capacity of all athletes because they vigorously use arms, legs and trunk muscles during exercise. One of the most important adaptations to cardiovascular training takes place in the working muscles. They become more efficient at taking in and using oxygen. If you’re getting ready for a road race, the majority of your preparation should involve running, using the muscles and motions required in competition. To ease the pounding on your feet, knees and hips, it’s a good idea to do some cycling or swimming. But running itself provides the best “sport-specific” conditioni
