Cardiovascular activity or more known as cardio exercise should become one of the important routine in building up your body just like the weight and strength exercise. As much as you train your limb’s muscles, you should train your hearts and lung muscle too.
There are many cardio exercise types that you can choose from. This will help you to pick the right cardio that suit with your condition and the one you like the most. So, here are some of cardio exercises that you can do indoor or outdoor;
Jogging or outdoor running
This is the most basic and easiest cardio exercise that already exists since human civilization begins. It is an excellent way to keep your body in shape and give full cardio training for every part of your body since the entire body will move when you are running. By running you are also will train your body weight distribution, balance and resistance.
Treadmill or indoor running
Just like jogging or outdoor running, treadmill is also an exercise a full body exercise. But, since it is performed indoor, the environment and condition is more stable and comfortable. The rubber conveyor belt is also provides more comfort and support for your feet and joints compare to the outdoors rugged terrain. The impact to your joints will be softer and without pounding-like effect.
Stair climbing (outdoor)
Running up and down long stair back and forward, it is far more intense than just the usual jogging exercise. It requires a lot of stamina and strength to perform it, but the result in building the leg muscles and burning the body fat is also greater than the usual running. Due to its condition, it is considered as high impact exercise where the risk of injuries to your foot and joints are also high.
Stair master
The exercise is performed using a stationary machine that simulates the movement of outdoor stair climbing. But, since the movement is perform in a rotating motion and your leg and feet are always supported by the machine, the exercise can be considered as a low impact exercise. The strength and the stamina that is required for this exercise is also smaller compare to the outdoor stair climber.
Cycling
It is an outdoor exercise using a bicycle, it is considered as a low impact exercise. The amount of stamina and strength that is needed for this exercise will be depends on the condition of the terrain or route that you will be passing through.
Stationary bike
It is an indoor cycling exercise, but with stable and comfort condition and terrain.
Swimming
Well, there is nothing much to say about this exercise. The water will provide full body support and resistance at the same time to increase your heart rate and blood circulation. With the support from the water, this exercise is categorized as a low impact exercise.
So, those are some of basic types of cardio exercise that you can do. You can choose the cardio exercise that you like and comfortable with.