"Exercise may be a little painful at times but couches will kill you!  Get off the couch and make a few deposits in the pain bank.  Your body will love you for it."   Jerry McDonald, Owner - Mountain Home Athletic Club
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Cardio Equipment

Cardio training is a form of aerobic exercise that uses large muscle groups in an unbroken, rhythmic manner for sustained periods of time. The American College of Sports Medicine advocates 30-45 minutes of aerobic training 3-5 days a week if you’re strictly interested in making health improvements.

Benefits of cardio exercise:

  • Weight loss
  • Stronger heart and lungs
  • Increased bone density
  • Reduced stress
  • Reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer
  • Temporary relief from depression and anxiety
  • More confidence about how you feel and how you look
  • Better sleep
  • More energy
  • Setting a good example for your kids to stay active as they get older


Walking is one of the simplest and safest forms of aerobic exercise you can do.

The following are some quick facts about walking:

  • Each minute of walking can lengthen your life by about 1.5 to 2 minutes, on average.
  • Walking an additional 20 minutes every day will burn off about 7 lbs of body fat per year.
  • You need to walk the full length of a football field to burn off one plain M&M.
  • Moderately paced, longer daily walks are best for losing weight.
  • Shorter, faster walks are best for conditioning your heart and lungs.


You can also get a good cardio workout on a bike, treadmill, elliptical machine, or jogging.
 
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