Your body is quite simply wonderful. 206 bones, over 600 muscles and dozens of organs, something as simple as bending down to tie your shoelaces is the culmination of all of these things and much more working together in synergy and harmony.
Of all the systems in your body, the most important is arguably the cardiovascular system. Consisting of your heart, lungs and blood vessels, your cardiovascular system is responsible for the intake and transport of that important substance oxygen. Try holding your breath for as long as you’ll be able to rediscover just how important oxygen is! No oxygen equals no life hence the importance of your cardiovascular system.
Needless to say, it pays to keep your cardiovascular system in good shape. As well as not smoking and eating a well-balanced diet, exercise is important for maintaining your heart and lungs in tip-top condition. But what sort of workout is best for your heart and lungs? Excellent question.
Back in the 1960s, a chap called Kenneth Cooper coined the phrase “aerobics” to describe moderately paced exercise that elevated your heart and breathing rate. Cooper’s study led him to the conclusion that this kind of physical exercise was very helpful for your cardiovascular fitness and, subsequently, heart and lung health. It is no coincidence then that aerobics is often referred to by its more accurate name, cardiovascular physical exercise, cardio or CV for short. Continue reading
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