How do you know if you’re doing enough cardio? According to the ACSM (The American College of Sports Medicine), sufficient cardiovascular exercise will raise your heart rate and increase your breathing rate. Whether you are working out in the gym or out on the road, aerobic exercise will not only help you lose weight and burn calories, but it will also give you more endurance to handle the rigors of the life that lay ahead of you. The ACSM recommends that individuals do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week.