The pumping heart
Ever felt out of breath climbing stairs? We discuss two key players of cardiovascular fitness - aerobic (long & steady efforts) and anaerobic (short & explosive bursts). A simple activity will give you better understanding and motivate you to take the next step.
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The benefits of aerobic and anaerobic fitness for everyday life and health. Being good at both is important!
Energy pathways for various exercise durations and fuel use during exercise at different intensities
Recommendations for aerobic and anaerobic training - general principles, frequency, duration, and intensity
Activity 1 - Heart rate & heart rate zones
Activity 2 - 2-min step test
Other ways of monitoring effort - Heart rate variability, rating of perceived exertion, lactate threshold
FAQ’s
Current recommendations are 150 min of moderate aerobic activity per week. A practical way to start is taking 5000 steps daily. Remember, even short bursts add up.
