Cardiovascular, or cardio, exercises are any exercises that increase a person’s heart rate. Cardio exercises can be beneficial to people who want to reach or maintain a moderate weight or stay healthy.
Cardio exercises can have many beneficial effects on a person’s body. A 2015 study found that people who completed a 4-week cardio exercise program had :
- an increased sense of well-being
- a decrease in psychological distress
- a decrease in perceived stress
- less emotional exhaustion
