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Improving Cardiovascular FitnessImproving Cardiovascular Fitness Is Important For Everybody. Get Free Advice From Coach Carvey And The Best Aerobic Exercise Program Tips So how much do you need to do to improve cardiovascular fitness? Well, the more out of shape you are the less you should do, at least in the beginning. As you increase your fitness you will need to increase the stimulus to continue to get results. Your body will respond to a walk if you are out of shape. In fact Coach Carvey recommends starting your beginner running by not running...That's right, start with walking. The reason being of course is that you may end up with an injury if you increase your activity too much too soon. 
Of course if you are in relatively good shape you can start with a more advanced workout. Although keep in mind, if you are in shape for a different sport that doesn't require distance running than you will still have to start out carefully.
Twenty minutes three to four times a week-this is the baseline recommended amount to maintain some health benefits, and that is where I would start if I were a couch potato.
Why is Cardiovascular Fitness Important?Here is a partial list of why you should be improving your cardiovascular fitness. And just how important it is!!
The Best Aerobic Exercise ProgramThe best aerobic exercise program is one that you enjoy and will stick to. For me it's running, For Mrs. Coach Carvey it's dancing combined with walking hills. For some it's riding a bike, hiking, treadmill running or swimming. Besides enjoying the activity you are doing you also have to raise your heart rate enough to challenge your cardiorespiratory system. So be prepared to do what you enjoy but push yourself a bit to the point of a challenge.
A Progression PlanA progression plan is important when improving cardiovascular fitness. Frequency, duration and intensity are key to improvment. A written plan usually works best as it helps to keep you on track and can be used to track progress. Keep it somewhat loose as you may have to adjust as you go. The rate of progression depends on:
According to the American College Of Sports Medicine their are three stages: The Initial Conditioning Stage -Lasts from 4- 6 weeks. and consisits of low level aerobics, stretching and calisthenics, frequency being every other day. Duration should be about 10 to 20 minute depending on the individual, and then slowly increasing. The Improvement Conditioning Stage -It may last from 8-20 weeks and the rate of progression is faster, depending on the individual. The intensity can be increased and the duration can be increased every two to three weeks. The Maintenance Stage Once your goals are reached you can now start your maintenance. Usually this stage is reached after about 6 months of training, but it could take up to twelve months, dependent on your goals and possible setbacks. Cardiorespiratory fitness can be maintained by working out regularly with a variet of sports activities that are fun ans that you enjoy. So you may want to consider trying a the plan above to get into the groove so to speak. Then moving on to other activities after you are super fit. It is always good to cross train to keep your body guessing and progressing. In your written plan should be specific goals. This will help you to stay motivated.
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