Cardio

Cardio is an important element to staying fit. Cardiovascular exercise simply means that you're involved in an activity that raises your heart rate to a level where you're working.  These are some simple rules of why cardio is important.

It's one way to burn calories and help you lose weight.
It makes your heart strong so that it doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood.
It increases your lung capacity.
It helps reduce risk of heart attack, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes.
It makes you feel good.
It helps you sleep better.
It helps reduce stress.

You need cardio if you want to get your weight under control and get your stress to a tolerable level.

Weightlifting

Top Ten Reasons to Get Hooked on Weightlifting

1. Lift weights to lose fat
2. You feel strong and fit
3. You have more energy
4. You’ll finally see the results
5. You won't get bored
6. You have everyday, functional strength
7. You have a stronger back
8. You can train at home
9. You can get rid of pain
10. You build stronger bones