What is the difference between cardio and aerobic exercise?

What is the difference between cardio and aerobic exercise?

Do you know the difference between cardio and aerobic exercise? I've had people ask me this question, so I know there are some people who can be confused with these terms.

The importance of cardio and aerobic exercise

In general, cardio training refers to any exercise that can help improve the strength of our cardiovascular system. On the other hand, aerobics usually refers to exercise that helps improve our oxygen system. The word aerobics literally means with the presence of oxygen.

The terms can be used interchangeably

However, both aerobic and cardio exercise perform both functions. That means cardio exercise can not only help strengthen the cardiovascular system but also improve our oxygen. And doing aerobic exercise can also improve the cardiovascular system. Therefore, these terms can be used interchangeably.

Both cardio and aerobic exercises typically utilize our large muscles such as the legs and are usually rhythmic. For example, walking, running, cycling, climbing stairs, jumping, rowing, and swimming can be considered aerobic or cardio exercise.

Improve your fitness level with cardio and aerobic exercises

Typically, people who are “fit,” or in other words, people with better cardio-respiratory fitness, have fewer problems with their hearts than people who are less fit.

This should help you improve your cardio or aerobic fitness by challenging yourself rather than doing the same workout every time. Increase the level of your exercise equipment and try to work hard for 2 to 3 minutes and then slowly recover for the time.

Do this a few times for each of your workouts or at least twice a week and you can be sure that your aerobic/cardio fitness will improve significantly.

Inspired by Fred Daitatt