Developing your Endurance: Equinox’s Guide to Cardiovascular Conditioning

Aerobic exercise, or “cardio” as it’s more popularly called, is more than just sustained periods of exercise to elevate your heart rate and burn calories. It’s how you optimize heart health, lung capacity, and the circulatory system. The circulatory benefits even influence mental health, with studies showing that blood flow to the brain helps improve mood and stress response.

Combine the dopamine rush with a group of like-minded people trying to improve their health, and you’ve got a clear, proven recipe for success. Whether the goal is weight loss, improved endurance, or just simply feeling better about yourself, cardiovascular conditioning in a group fitness class is one of the best ways to maximize your training.