*What Is Cardio Respiratory Fitness?* Cardio respiratory fitness is referred to as the ability of the circulatory and respiratory system to supply fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. *How To Measure Cardio-respiratory Fitness* The 12-minute run test is another popular submaximal test, developed by Dr. Ken Cooper and used by fitness trainers and the military. You warm up and then run or walk as far as you can in 12 minutes. You would need an accurate means to measure the distance, such as how many laps you were able to make around a track, but you don't need to take your heart rate. *BENEFIT OF CARDIO RESPIRATORY FITNESS* ✔ IT GIVES A LOWER HEART RATE _A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. *Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute*. _To measure your heart rate, simply check your pulse. Place your index and third fingers on your neck to the side of your windpipe. To check your pulse at your wrist, place two fingers between the bone and the tendon over your radial artery which is located on the thumb side of your wrist_ _*When you feel your pulse, count the number of beats in 15 seconds. Multiply this number by 4 to calculate your beats a minute*_. _Keep in mind that many factors can influence heart rate, including_ Activity level Fitness level Air temperature Body position (standing up or lying down, for example) Emotions Body size Medications _Although there's a wide range of normal, an unusually high or low heart rate may indicate an underlying problem. Consult your doctor if your resting heart rate is consistently above 100 beats a minute (tachycardia) or if you're not a trained athlete and your resting heart rate is below 60 beats a minute (bradycardia) _especially if you have other signs or symptoms, such as fainting, dizziness or shortness of breath_ Dr Ayaz Physiotherapy & Multi Speclist Clinic golden trade Center, E-wing, 1st floor, tulinj road, near flyover ending, Nalasopara East, Nala Sopara, Maharashtra 401209 080802 92950 https://g.co/kgs/5iTnjv