I hate cardio! Why is cardio important?

Cardiovascular exercise, often called "cardio", is a key component of a balanced and healthy life. Cardiovascular exercise has many short term and long-term health benefits

Major benefits include:

• Less stress and anxiety
• Reduced body fat
• Reduced appetite
• Consistent weight management
• Reduced resting heart rate (your heart rests more)
• Reduced blood pressure (major risk factor for strokes and heart attacks)
• Reduced cholesterol (major risk factor for heart disease)
• Reduced risk for type II diabetes
• Reduced risk for some cancers