Cardio Exercise Effects

Cardio (endurance) exercises are most often treated as the basic training tool to fight unnecessary fat tissue. Many regularly exercising people are also aware of their positive impact on improving the overall endurance of the body. However, it is worth remembering that these are not the only effects of systematic cardio exercise with moderate activity.

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An effective weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease

Systematic physical activity affects not only the locomotor system, but also other systems and structures of the human body. Thanks to the use of computed tomography, it has been observed that regular endurance exercise of moderate intensity contributes to the formation of new nerve cells and new neurons in the brain. New cells appear primarily in the areas of the brain responsible for memory, divisibility and focus, memories and emotions.

Prevention of heart attacks

On the basis of the conducted scientific research, it was observed that the systematic performance of endurance exercises of moderate intensity contributes to the reduction of the risk of a heart attack. It is worth noting that carrying out only three moderate-intensity cardio training sessions (2,5-4 hours / week) per week reduces the possibility of a heart attack by as much as 50%.

Improving your mood

Virtually every regular physical activity contributes to the increased secretion of beta-endorphins – hormones popularly known as happiness hormones. It is worth noting, however, that on the basis of scientific research it has been observed that the greatest secretion of these hormones is caused by endurance exercises performed with moderate intensity.

Lowering the pressure

Systematic performance of moderate-intensity endurance training reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In the group of people characterized by hypertension, it was observed that moderate cardio exercises lead to a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 8/10 mmHg.

Increasing libido

Thanks to numerous scientific studies, it has been observed that the systematic performance of moderate-intensity endurance exercises contributes to an increase in libido. It is worth emphasizing that this applies to both women and men. The reasons for this phenomenon are mainly seen in the increase in testosterone levels. It is the hormone responsible for the sex drive in both sexes.

The right intensity

All the effects of regular cardio training described in this article only apply to endurance exercise at moderate intensity. What does the term moderate intensity mean in practical terms? Well, it is such an intensity that allows you to do endurance exercise for a long time. What is extremely important, it should be carried out with constant intensity throughout its duration.

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Damian Yefremienko Coach

Master of physical education with a training specialty, graduate of postgraduate studies in dietetics and nutritional counseling at the Medical University in Poznań, doctoral student at the Department of Sport Theory of the University of Physical Education in Poznań, physical recreation instructor specializing in strength exercises, would-be physiotherapist. scientific. He hates mediocrity and cursory problem solving. Personalization and a holistic approach to the patient are “obvious obvious” for him. She loves to share her knowledge and is eager to expand it. He is most interested in all issues related to the physiology of exercise. Passionate about mountain tourism and new technologies

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