Whether you are an exercise novice or are involved in a regular fitness plan, you will benefit from a program of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. When combined with a healthy, nutritious diet, body fat will be lost and there will be an increase in lean body tissue; while conditioning the heart, blood vessels and lungs help them to work more efficiently. The exercises in this highly practical and easy-to-use guide can serve as the foundation for every other fitness regime and athletic sport. As well as physical improvement, cardiovascular conditioning can create a feeling of wellbeing, relieve depression, improve sleep patterns, and equip you with more energy. Here are chapters on getting started, cardiovascular exercises, information on flexibility and how to avoid injuries, as well as basic workouts to improve core stability. Whatever your goal, there is a training plan tailored to suit you; from weight loss to wedding dress, and travel to triathlon. This is a practical guide to cardiovascular conditioning to help you lose weight, gain flexibility, and strengthen bones and muscles. It includes training advice for improving your performance in sports such as running, cycling, rowing, swimming and boxing. It helps learn how to work the muscles to achieve core stability and how to make every movement strong and active. It includes targeted training plans: lose weight plan, gain muscle plan, tone up for your wedding plan, travel exercise plan, triathlon training plan, and golf plan.