Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Diabetic Cardio Basics

Cardio training is simply doing something that raises your heart rate to in between 95 and 140 beats per minute. This same information is usually displayed on any cardio machines that are in gyms or if you buy a cardio machine for your house. Here are a few reasons why cardio is important:
1. It's helps you burn calories which in turn will help you lose weight.
2. Since your heart is actually the main muscle in your body you are actually strengthening your heart.
3. It benefits your lung capacity.
4. It is of great importance in controlling diabetics blood sugar readings.
5. It helps in lowering your cholesterol and your blood pressure.
6. It makes you feel and look better.
7. Cardio training improves sleep.
8. Cardio training helps to reduce stress in your life.
Bottom line: you need cardio if you want to lose weight and keep your weight under control.
For more information on diabetic exercise needs feel free to visit my exercise page on my website.

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