by Janet Huehls | May 5, 2019 | Movement, Real-time Results of Exercise Series
In abbreviating the name used for cardiovascular exercise to just cardio, some confusion has arisen about what cardiovascular exercise is. Because the word cardio means heart, and heart rate is used during cardiovascular exercise, the common thought is that cardio is...
by Janet Huehls | Apr 29, 2019 | Movement, Real-time Results of Exercise Series
Years ago, as a ‘green’ exercise physiologist, one of my favorite posters hanging up in the cardiac rehab unit was this one: To me, this was so convincing. Why wouldn’t someone want to exercise? What I know now is that if you are an exerciser, these are great...
by Janet Huehls | Feb 25, 2018 | Movement, Online Courses
In this last week of our Happy “Whole” Heart series, we summarize the research on cardio to give you the bottom line on how to enjoy the health benefits. How intense does cardio need to be? Moderate: your breathing is at a comfortable level. Vigorous:...
by Janet Huehls | Feb 18, 2018 | Movement, Online Courses
Ready for some more amazing “Whole” Heart health news about cardio? If you are someone who likes instant results, you will really love this one! Scientists estimate the long term effects of exercise training only explains 27-41% of the cardio-protective...
by Janet Huehls | Feb 2, 2018 | Movement, Online Courses
It’s Heart Month! It starts off today with the American Heart Association’s National Go Red Day, “raising awareness that heart disease and stroke kill nearly 1 in 3 women a year.” This entire month, you will hear lots of reminders to take care...
