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Aerobic Training.Aerobic Training Builds aerobic fitness which is the body's ability to take in, transport and use oxygen. Aerobic Training is work done at an intensity that puts stress on the athlete's respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Beyond this stress level is the aerobic threshold, the point at which the athlete goes from aerobic training (having enough oxygen) to anaerobic (not enough oxygen to sustain the activity). During Aerobic training, an athlete uses their heart rate or breathing as a guide to proper intensity. If the training heart rate is more than 80% of the maximum heart rate, they are considered to be outside of the aerobic threshold. If the training creates the sensation of not being able to take in enough air ( creating a need for rapid breathing), the athlete is considered to be above the aerobic threshold. Proper aerobic training has the following effects:
Aerobic training should be activities that are performed continuously for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes at a level of 70% to 90% of maximal heart rate; no less than three times a week. The goals of the athlete will determine the frequency, intensity and duration of the training. As aerobic fitness increases, the athlete can increase the load to stay within the aerobic training parameters. Aerobic Capacity
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