4 Exercises in 4 Minutes - Cardio, Fat Burning, No Equipment Needed!

Breathe heavily with me! Today, let's do some cardiovascular exercise to workout our hearts and lungs. No equipment is necessary, but if you have weights, you can certainly use them. As I am in isolation living that #quarantinelife, I use a jar of pasta sauce and a can of corned beef.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends 300 minutes of aerobic activity for adults. However, any amount of exercise is better than none. Here are some examples of health benefits from exercise:

Exercise can immediately help with:

• Anxiety

• Blood pressure

• Sleep quality

• Insulin sensitivity

There are also a lot of long-term benefits!

In youth, it can help with:

• Cognition

• Bone health

• Fitness

• Heart health

• Preventing depression

In adults, it can help with:

• Preventing cancer

• Preventing dementia (eg: Alzheimer's)

• Heart disease

• Stroke

• Blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Depression

• Bone health

• Quality of life

In pregnancy, it can reduce the risk of postpartum depression.

Check out my previous post on entry-level exercises that anyone can do!

Please be sure to let me know if there are any questions, comments, or requests!

#homeworkout #exercise #fitness #mentalhealth #postpartumdepression #4in4