I LOVE Cardio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cardio, cardio, where for art thou cardio! That is the phrase that you need to lock in your mind if you have any plans on getting in shape. You can not get in great shape unless you include cadio in your workout. Cardio is short for cardiovascular exercising. It involves aerobic, and anaerobic activity which increases your heart rate, while burning calories. Cardio is very, very, very important when it comes to fitness. One, it helps burn calories. And two, it builds your stamina. An increase in stamina increases the intensity and duration of your workouts, which like a cycle, increases your ability to do more cardio, which burns calories and improves stamina, which increases.......you get the point.

What type of cardio should you do? Well there are a number of things that could be considered cardio. Running, as I have mentioned before, is a great cardio exercise. If you decide to run, I suggest that you find a pace that is closer to a sprint as possible, and do it for as long as you can keep up that pace. Exercise bikes are a good form of cardio. But again; make sure that you exert yourself and put forth the effort to actually break a sweat. There are many rec centers and gyms that offer step=aerobic classes, and spinning classes. I suggest you find one and get in there.

Cardio is even important for power lifters. Muscles are at their strongest when you have good endurance. So even if you are trying to put on weight and become stronger through power lifting, you still need to include some form of cardio into your workout plan.

So don't forget: cardio is your friend. It may be one of the most important parts of any workout plan as it has so many wonderful benefits. It is a vital part of a cycle that also includes stamina and endurance. 

Did I mention that cardio helps you get cut. You will definitely see improved muscle tone as you begin to get in better shape from doing cardio.