Cardio or aerobics, is a type of exercise that serves to strengthen the heart and lungs. Movements in this exercise makes the heart beat faster and increases blood circulation in the body.

Physical exercise is usually done to burn excess calories and fat in the body. Cardio exercise can also reduce the risk of various chronic diseases, weight control and improve mood.

Therefore, many experts recommend to do aerobics every day. To gain maximum benefit from this exercise, you should notice its duration. Too long cardio workout, will make panting from lack of oxygen.

We need to exercise to burn excess fat and calories. But do not get breathless. It’s a sign that the body is less oxygen. As a result, the burning of fat but not muscle.

Then, what is the right duration for cardio exercise? The American College of Sports Medicine as reported by the LIVESTRONG, recommends 30 minutes is the right time. Doing aerobics for half an hour every day, enough to maintain health and reduce chronic disease risk in adults with normal body condition (not sick or tired).

But if you want to speed up calorie burning, aerobic exercise can be done for 60 minutes. If you feel unable to exercise intensely in one session, you can divide it into two sessions: 30 minutes in the first session, and the remainder in the second session. Give 10-minute lag time for a break.

Appropriate intensity and frequency can help you get maximum benefit from this exercise. Do the recommended Aerobic frequency, which is five days a week.