Cardio, Cardio, Cardio

Day 10: “Cardio Sculpt” with Steven Maresca
Weight: 160 lbs.

If you have ever heard me talking about working out, then you know that I am all about the cardio. Though experts disagree amongst each other, I personally feel that cardio can go a long way in helping you attain your goals.

Why is that, you ask? Well, cardio is all about the heart. If your heart is working more efficiently, then you will burn calories more efficiently. And isn’t that the whole point of working out?

Furthermore, anyone can do cardio. And I mean anyone. As exercise fitness has become more and more popular and modern, trainers have developed many workouts for any fitness level.

However, that doesn’t mean you should just sit on a bike or walk a treadmill day after day. You need variety. While biking or walking will definitely get your heart rate going and will also help to burn calories, those particular exercises leave many muscle groups out of the equation. So be sure that you are including exercises that not only target your core (your torso area) but also your other muscles as well.

Given that, I would say that today’s 10-minute cardio workout was fantastic. We worked legs, arms and abs. And even though I did break a sweat (and found myself gasping for air… I blame the smoking) I didn’t feel overworked. I think that if anyone is considering staring a workout program, but their fitness level is on the lower end, this should be what they try, and work up from there.

There are only two days left in my two-week program. I once again thank all of you for following along with me. Blogging my progress has been a great way to keep myself accountable. I encourage all of you to try it as well if you are having a hard time motivating yourself.