Are you cardiovascularly fit? Cardiovascular fitness is the ability for the heart, blood vessels, blood and respiratory system to supply oxygen to the muscles during sustained exercises. As we age, our cardiovascular fitness typically declines due to sedentary lifestyles, certain eating habits and age. Luckily, those who train cardiovascularly for six months can significantly increase their cardiovascular fitness. Because everyone's body reacts differently, your cardiovascular fitness might improve in more or less time depending on your age, initial fitness level, gender, and time/intensity during your training workouts.

I challenge you yet again! Time yourself as you try to run 1.5 miles. If you cannot run the entire time, walk when you need to but challenge yourself by walking a little and running a little. Then go to: www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneAndHalf.html. There is a long equation I could give you to configure your fitness level and to practice your math skills, but I thought that the website would be easier and less stressful! The website will calculate your current fitness level after you enter your gender, age and time in which you completed the 1.5 mile run. Then, try to run the 1.5 miles each day, and in three months check the website again. I bet you’ll improve your time and fitness level! (Don't forget to write down your times and fitness levels so you can compare them in a few months.)

If you have any questions about anything related to health, fitness or nutrition - please make a comment on the blog and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Happy running/jogging!