15/05/2023
The dreaded word that sends shivers down peopleโs spinesโฆโฆcardio ๐คข
I think cardio over the years has just been seen as running 40 miles in tight spandex shorts, and letโs be honest, no one wants to do that ๐โโ๏ธ
Would you be shocked to find out that running isnโt actually a great form of cardio for most? ๐ณ
For a start, itโs boring ๐คทโโ๏ธ. Itโs a high impact exercise and if you have previous joint problems, are overweight, or not 21 anymore, the repeated impact of each step can cause stress and strain on your knees, hips, and ankles, leading to pain or injury over time ๐ค
Plus the state of most British paths and roads nowadays, the risk of snapping your ankle falling down a pothole is much higher when youโre running and trying to pay attention not to pass out ๐จ
Iโm not trying to demonise running for everyone. If you enjoy it and have had success with it, amazing keep it up! But there are so many more forms of cardio that are beneficial for a wider array of people ๐
Personally, my main choice of cardio is either a good old fashioned bicycle or just a swift walk on a treadmill or around the countryside. Sure it may not burn as many calories per minute, but itโs much more enjoyable for me, and I like to keep my ankles in one piece ๐ฆถ
You could swim, bike, walk, dance and even skip if you want to, but whatever you do, you cannot deny the huge overall benefits that regular cardio vascular exercise has on your physical and mental health ๐ซ๐ซ๐ง
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