Week 2 Workout 1
Week 2 Workout 2
QUESTION:
What are the ACSM guidelines for effective cardiovascular training (cardio)? How long and how intense should a session be for health benefits? Give an example of something that counts as cardio and something that doesn’t (but some people might think it does)? How many glasses of water should you drink each day
ANSWER:
To train effectively for cardiovascular, it ACSM guidelines recommends “moderate-intensity exercise (40-60% of HRR) for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days a week, for a total of 150 minutes per week, or vigorous-intensity exercise (60-85% of HRR) for at least 20-25 minutes on 3 or more days a week for a total of 75 minutes per week” https://www.straightforwardfitness.com/acsm-cardio-guidelines.html
Even a brisk walk can count for cardio, if you’re in a bad shape it is by no means a bad point to start with. What is not considered cardiovascular workout for example are Yoga stretches
For water, it is recommended as a general guideline for men to drink around 3.7 liter of fluids per day. However this will not fit for everybody. It is generally just important to drink when you are thirsty. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
