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What do you think of when you hear a trainer tell you to do cardio? I don’t know about you, but I immediately start trying to figure out what they mean. For most, the term “cardio” is such a generic term that it means nothing and everything all at once. The worst part is, that the more you hear it, the less your brain even realizes the lack of information it is receiving.
Read MoreAccording to the National Cancer Institute, almost 4 out of 10 people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. While the survival rate continues to rise, exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrence in cancer patients. Regular vigorous physical activity can also improve mood, sleep, and energy levels, as well as lessen anxiety and treatment-related side effects. Sam Mayercik had thyroid cancer in 2006 and remembers how much a simple walking routine helped her, “I knew it was a big part of my healing.”
Read MoreFor most people, cardio has a weird ambiguity to it. Once the idea of actually getting cardiovascular exercise sinks in, the questions start. How hard do I exercise? How much fat will I burn? Should I just try to burn a lot of calories? What does doing cardio actually mean?
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