Developing the Aerobic Phase:

apply the following principles when developing the aerobic
phase of a general fitness routine.
1Type of Activity: Use large muscle groups in a activity
and maintain for a period of time at a steady state.
2Intensity: Moniter a target heart rate training zone
during exercise. The average conditioning intensity for
healthy adults is 60-70% of their functional capacity.
3Duration: Duration of a exercise will depend on the
intesnsity of a exercise. Low intesity exercises such
as walking can last longer than a high intensity exercise
such as running. Aerobic fitness is a good way to combine
low & high levels of cardiorespiratory activity.
(ex. walking between brief periods of jogging fro 15 to
60min. of cont. aerobic activity)
4Frequency of Conditioning: aerobic activity must be
performed 3 to 5 days a week
5Rate of Progression: the 1st 6-8 weeks of exercise
conditioning effects will occur. Adjust intensity & duration
of the activity to continue progress