Cardiovascular exercise is one of the four basic components of a balanced exercise programme. Running, brisk walking, cycling, swimming and rowing are examples of good cardiovascular exercises. Any exercise which is done at an intensity that increases your heart rate to a level well above 100 beats per minute will fit into this category.

Heart Rate Zone
1. Your target heart rate 2. How pulse rate is measured 3. What will up your heart beat? 4. Heart and fitness: the link