My Cardiovascular Fitness

Cardiovascular fitness refers to the efficiency with which the heart pumps blood and oxygen to the body. Improving your cardiovascular fitness will allow you to walk further and exercise longer. It also has a number of health benefits:[1] reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke; aiding in weight loss; lessening the risk of osteoporosis (weakening of the bones); and improving cognition.[2] Follow these tips to measure and improve your cardiovascular fitness, whether you are an elite athlete or just starting your workout routine.