Aerobic Training Program Design

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9/2/2016U1Aerobic Training Program DesignReadings: NSCA text: Chapter 16 pp 389 406 Course web site: Physical Activity Guidelines For Americans 2008 -Fact SheetAerobic Training Program Design2Synonyms for Aerobic Training Aerobic Training /exercise Endurance Training /exercise Cardiovascular Training /exercise Cardiorespiratorytraining/exercise Aerobic capacity = VO2 (dot over V omitted) [ml O2/kg/min]3Aerobic Training Program DesignGeneral Training Principles Specificity of Exercise You must stress the cardiorespiratorysystem to produce adaptations in Aerobic capacity Resistance Training is nota effective stimulus to produce significant increases in Aerobic capacity There is some transfer of capacity from one Aerobic exercise mode to another, but it is not 100% Swimming peak Aerobic capacity in a trained swimmer will not be produced if swimmer runs, due to different muscle use pattern4Aerobic Training Program Design9/2/2016U2Program Design Training Program DesignMore commonly known as: FrequencyIntensityTypeTimeMode of exercise Variety of modes discussed in Cardiovascular Activity Techniques unit Select mode based on.

Enjoyment preference (“I hate to swim”, “I find machines boring”, “I like the social aspect of group exercising”) Equipment available, weather Client physical characteristics (e.g., obese, knee injuries, etc.) Aerobic Training Program Design 6 Program Design Variables 1. Mode 2. Intensity 3. Duration 4. Frequency 5. Progression 6 ...

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