Cardiovascular endurance refers to the ability of the heart to pump blood efficiently to muscles when exercising.
Q: What are the health benefits?
- Strong heart and lungs reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
Q: What activities improve it?
- Options include (but are not limited to) cycling, dancing, hiking, jogging, rowing, swimming, and even brisk walking.
Q: How often should you do it?
- Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise.
- That translates to about 30 minutes of exercise, five days per week.
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