1. Ian Dewson Discusses Cardiovascular Fitness
As an up and coming personal trainer in South Florida, Ian Dewson has learned a great deal about the importance of cardiovascular fitness. Sometimes referred to as the circulatory system, the cardiovascular system is the network within the body that controls a person's blood flow. The heart, veins, and blood vessels are all a part of the cardiovascular system. This human body system is one of the most important. If a person does not have a cardiovascular system that is in good working order, it can be a fatal situation.
Along with pumping blood to the body, the cardiovascular system also brings oxygen and nutrients to all of the different organs and tissues within the body. As our blood makes its circuit journey from the heart to the extremities and then back to the heart, waste is removed from the cells as well. For the cardiovascular system to function at an optimal level, it needs to be healthy and fit. While there are some people who are genetically predisposed to cardiovascular impairments, there are still things that can be done to improve the effectiveness of the cardiovascular or circulatory system. Chief among these methods of improvement is exercise.
Consider your cardiovascular system to be the same as your car's engine. If the car is given the wrong fuel, the oil
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