Cardiovascular fitness is one of the major health benefits that comes with regular exercise. It is also the outcome that is most noticeable in our daily lives, whether it is climbing a flight of stairs or going on a hike with friends, being “fitter” allows you to enjoy life more. In this article, we’ll provide 4 of the best exercise options for improving your cardio fitness.

Best Exercise For Improving Cardiovascular Fitness

1. Swimming:

There are three reasons why swimming makes the list of best exercises for improving cardiovascular fitness:

1. It can be done by all ages
2. it is easy on the joints
3. and it also provides some resistance training for the entire body.

2. Cycling:

Cycling is also an excellent option, the only issue is the initial financial investment that it requires for a high quality road bike, but if you’re just starting out, there are plenty of bikes around at places like Kmart and Big W for under $200. Once you do acquire a bike, you can cycle anywhere there is a road or mountain path (if you opt a mountain bike). If you are not interested in purchasing a bike, or if you like a bit more variety, gyms have plenty of different types of stationary bikes that allow for low-impact cardio training.

3. Tennis/Squash:

This activity is only put so low on the list because it is a social activity and thus requires other people to perform it. Despite that it one of the most fun forms of cardio that a person could perform and that helps a lot when it comes to consistently doing it. Having a casual hit of tennis is not only a great way to get some cardio under the belt, but it allows you to get outdoors and socialise at the same time!

4. Jogging (Or Walking):

Jogging is only put so low on the list due to the fact that it can be quite hard on the joints (especially for those with knee problems). The reason it still made the list is because it is the most accessible form of cardio due to having no initial cost investment (besides the running shoes you already likely have) and can be done anywhere. If you’re not at the level of being able to jog at this point, just start with a brisk walk and work your way up!

Conclusion:

All these cardio options listed are effective in their own right, it is up to you to choose one that fits your needs and limit of financial investment. Combining all 4 of them can prove incredibly beneficial too and can help workouts new and interesting.

When starting any new diet or nutritional program, we recommend that you seek the advice and support of a qualified professional to ensure that it is suitable for you and your individual circumstances.