By Mrunal Nikam / 22 Jun 2021
The covid19 pandemic has changed everyone’s life upside down. People have gained extra weight with less physical activity and constant over eating. Along with other aspects of health, cardiovascular endurance is one of the most affected elements due to pandemic. Due to endless hours of working from home in front of gadgets, to binge watching various TV shows and no outdoor activities, cardiovascular fitness among individuals has drastically decreased. This is because cardiovascular endurance is related to the ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise for prolonged period of time.
Performance of exercise at this level of physical exertion depends on the integrated physiologic and functional state of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems. It is considered a health-related component of physical fitness because low levels of Cardiovascular fitness have been associated with a markedly increased risk of premature Complications all specifically from heart diseases and on the other hand increase in Cardiovascular function is associated with a reduction in death from all causes; high levels of CRF are associated with higher levels of habitual physical activity, which in turn are associated with many health benefits.
Cardiovascular endurance enables best long - term effects on your fitness and overall health. It works by making your heart stronger thus lowering the elevated blood pressure and also burns those extra calories. To loose weight you need to be in a caloric deficit which can be achieved by burning more calories than what you consume, cardio training offers one way to create and maintain this deficit by a variety of activities along with eating healthy foods and staying hydrated throughout the day.
Cardio training supports strength development and growth of muscle fibres, which is ultimately the training goal. It also provides enhancement of the lifting performance (strength training) because the increased efficiency of cardiovascular system results in increased oxygen as well as nutrients to muscles and the metabolic waste also gets drained. Hence there is less fatigue and you can apply more energy into each rep and gradually perform more sets with a faster recovery. What most people don't know is cardio exercises also reduce joint stiffness, lower stress and promotes healthy sleeping habits. Cardio equipment in your gyms have always been hitting your big muscles and have burned a ton of calories.
To have a strong immunity in these crucial times we need to focus on exercise part along with nutrition. To start with you can go for stair climbing or even skipping with proper warm and cool down routine. You can also engage in any sports that elevates your heart rates for while. With the lockdown and restrictions on swimming pools, gyms and fitness centres you will have to plan a exercise schedule at home itself at least for next few months as walking or jogging outside is not an ideal option right now. This is a correct time to buy fitness accessories which can set you in flow and so you will start working out at home itself and fulfil your goals and stay safe. Also, this can save your money for lifetime and you wont need to pay even after everything becomes normal. Every person in the family can use the machines and get physically fit. The experience is further enhanced by the amazing features these equipment have got. They have got speakers and digital support so that the workout does not become tedious. Recently there are many advancements in the cardio machinery and a lot of user friendly equipment are available to improve your fitness.
Treadmills are the most popular low impact cardio machines and are often preferred to maintain endurance and also act as an excellent warm up routine. Recently inclined treadmills have been introduced which increases the intensity of workouts and strengths the anti gravity muscles. There are also specifically designed curved treadmills for sprinting. This is the best option to break that sedentary lifestyle chain!
Stair climbing is a great HIIT (high-intensity interval training). What if I tell you that you can get a indoor stair climber? This machine is basically a never-ending ladder. It is self paced. This workout leaves you sweaty and boosts your metabolism. It also strengthens the core muscles along with lower body. These machines have digital setup which helps us to measure the workout and track the progress. They are user friendly and suitable to all kinds of populations as it comes with different levels to match different fitness levels. The machine has handles so that the individuals with balance and equilibrium issues or the elder population can also easily use it. Versatile exercise combinations may be performed on this equipment.
Elliptical or cross trainer is the most common equipment in the gym that quickly gets your heart pumped up. This machinery has also got the digital support which lets you know regarding the vitals of your body, duration of the exercise and calories burned. Main advantage of this machine over the others is less biomechanical stress on the joints of the body. Hence it is an ideal option for people in rehabilitation or the one's who getting back to exercise after injury.
Various Bikes and rowing equipment take the indoor workouts to whole other level. They provide all round sessions that help you to shed off that extra fat. The unique design creates resistance and hence provides a good session of sweat inducing workout.
To conclude there are a lot of varieties in the cardio machines. You can definitely go for suitable one according to your goal and comfort. If you are building or maintaining your endurance in these days then once the pandemic is over you surely are going to be ready for those long trails and treks you’ve always had in your bucket list! If you are consistent enough you will even be ready for a marathon in a matter of few months! For any dream you’ve got , cardio machines will always help you to get closer to the fittest version of yourself !
