Cardiovascular exercise is one of the most important types of exercise we can do to keep ourselves healthy and the benefits are not just restricted to losing weight. Aerobic activity, whether outside and au-natural or on a cardio machine, has been shown to actively reduce stress, promote brain growth and focus as well as decreasing anxiety, a problem that has seen a rapid increase in recent years.
We are told we should be doing at least 150 minutes of intense aerobic exercise per week but what exactly are the benefits of doing this training and what products can help you hit your cardio goals?
INCREASED METABOLISM
Regular cardio activity such as HIIT and running will give you marked increases in your metabolic rate meaning that you will be burning off calories long after you stop exercising, putting you closing to your weight goals. Having a good source of protein is another great way to boost your metabolism and whey protein is particularly good at this.
Supreme Nutrition’s ‘Diet Whey’ delivers a high-protein, fat-burning blend and comes in a variety of great flavours such as strawberries and cream and chocolate – we’d definitely recommend checking this one out and you can find more information on their website. However, of course always check with a Doctor before you take any supplements.
IMPROVED RESILIENCE AND THE ABILITY TO RECOVER
DOMSs (Delayed onset muscle soreness) can cause stiffness and pain in muscles even up to 72 hours post-exercise but there are a few things that we can be doing to reduce the length of recovery time and get us back on top of our fitness game. Adequate warm up’s are essential in preventing stained muscles and a good session should last around 10 minutes with a focus on stretching and increasing heart rate.
The ability to recover can also be supported by Supreme Nutrition’s ‘Supreme Recovery’ designed to refuel your body and maintain muscle fibres, vital for a quick recovery time. Once you have completed your work out, don’t forget to wind-down with some deep stretching and use a foam-roller to increase blood flow to your muscles, speeding up your recovery time even further.
ENHANCED HEART HEALTH
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the developed world and we are all completely in control of maintaining and improving our heart health. Regular cardiovascular exercise has not only been shown to improve this vital muscle but it can actually reverse existing damage. Individuals who regularly participate in this form of activity not only strengthen their heart but their other muscles will see an increase in growth over time.
So, no matter what type of cardio you prefer to do, you can reap the many benefits by following a regular training a plan and supporting your diet with Supreme Nutrition’s great range of cutting-edge nutritional products. Increasing your metabolism is an important factor in helping you to lose and maintain weight. Doing