What is Cardio?

At Intempo Health, we define cardio as any form of natural means to elevate the heart rate and respiration rate of the human body for a determined duration of time.

Why Cardio?

Benefits of Cardio

• Improved Cardiovascular Health: Strengthens the heart and lungs, making them more efficient at delivering oxygen throughout the body. It also participates the removal of metabolic waste (i.e. carbon dioxide, lactic acid, etc)

• Weight Management: Burns calories, which helps in maintaining a healthy weight or achieving weight loss goals.

• Enhanced Mood: Stimulates the production of endorphins, acting as natural mood elevators and stress reducers.

• Better Sleep: Contributes to more restorative and higher-quality sleep patterns.

• Increased Energy Levels: Boosts stamina and reduces fatigue over time.

• Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases: Lowers the likelihood of developing conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.

• Stronger Immune System: Enhances the body's ability to fight off viral and bacterial infections.

• Improved Bone Density: Weight-bearing cardio exercises (like running or walking) help strengthen bones.

Who should do cardio?

As long as you have breath in your lungs and blood in your veins, you can benefit from cardio.

-- Coach Kyle