Aerobic cardiovascular exercise is very useful in the task of losing fat. This type of exercise is low intensity and long duration, helping to raise the heart rate and increase the number of capillaries surrounding muscle fibers. Cardiovascular exercises improve the distribution and flow of blood in the muscles, thereby increasing the exchange of gases and nutrients between the blood and muscle fibers, and also increasing the number and size of mitochondria, translating to less fat in the abdominal area. It is recommended to perform between 15 minutes if you are a beginner, from 16 to 35 minutes if you already have some cardiorespiratory capacity, and 36 minutes or more when you have been using the elliptical machine for a while. Some activities of this type include: Elliptical machine, Treadmill, Rowing machine, Stationary bike, Stair climber, Group classes. Healthy cooking recipes To complement your exercises, it is important to have a balanced diet, and here we leave you some recipes to prepare at home. Highly recommended and healthy. (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for more details) Ham and Cottage Cheese Rolls For any time of the day, when hunger strikes. Fruit Dessert Joy Always healthy and for any occasion. Salmon with Mango and Green Onion Sauce A light recipe with a lot of flavor. The salmon makes a delicious combination with the taste of mango and lemon. Tostadas with Nopal Salad The nopal salad is very nutritious and tasty. This recipe, where it is placed on tostadas, is also great as an appetizer/snack. Light Broccoli Soup This broccoli soup is very nutritious and light. Whole Wheat Pasta with Eggplant A very rich and nutritious recipe of whole wheat pasta with eggplant and tomato. Peppers Stuffed with Tuna and Sardines This tuna filling with sardines is perfect for highlighting the flavor of Piquillo peppers, in addition to being a light dish, very nutritious, and easy to prepare.