Fitness - Aerobic Training
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Fitness: Aerobic Training
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Fitness encompasses both aerobic and anaerobic training. Depending on an athlete's priorities, one may be emphasized over the other, but neither should be neglected. The ultimate goal of fitness exercises is to develop a well-rounded athlete capable of meeting various physical and psychological challenges.Keywords:
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Fitness includes both aerobic and anaerobic components, each vital to developing a well-rounded athlete. While focus may shift based on individual goals, it's essential not to overlook either aspect. The aim is to create an athlete who can handle diverse physical and mental demands.Aerobic fitness centers around cardio training, targeting the cardiovascular system and heart muscle (myocardium). This involves workouts known as 'aerobic effort' training, which do not incur an oxygen deficit. These exercises usually last over 12 minutes, typically ranging from 20 to 60 minutes, and increase heart rate and lung activity. Effective training should aim for 60-80% of the maximum heart rate (calculated as 220 minus age).
Typical aerobic exercises are derived from classic endurance sports like long-distance running, cycling, swimming, and brisk walking, as well as from various aerobic programs like aerobics, step aerobics, tae bo, and dance. Aerobic fitness often involves cardio machines such as treadmills, ellipticals, and steppers. The intensity of aerobic effort is determined by an individual's body type and personal fitness goals.
For ectomorphic and mesomorphic body types, which generally don't accumulate much body fat, shorter training sessions (20-30 minutes, two to three times a week on non-consecutive days) are sufficient to stimulate the heart without risking muscle loss.
In contrast, those with an endomorphic body type, who tend to carry more body fat, should engage in aerobic training for 45-60 minutes, four to six times a week. Even if the sessions are longer and more frequent, maintaining high intensity through elevated heart rates ensures maximum calorie burn. Notably, the body begins burning fat after about 20-30 minutes of exercise; before this, it relies on muscle and liver glycogen, similar to anaerobic efforts.
This is why aerobic exercises are recommended in weight loss programs, as they are highly effective fat burners. Additionally, they offer significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, and psychological benefits.
Aerobic training is known to boost mood through the production of endorphins, often called the happiness hormones, which are not released in such large quantities during anaerobic activities. In contrast, anaerobic training triggers a release of stress hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline.
A potential downside of aerobic fitness is that it doesn't build strong muscles due to lower muscle engagement. The training can also become monotonous due to its long, repetitive nature.
However, the numerous advantages of aerobic fitness?"such as improved cardiovascular health and enhanced psychological well-being?"are both remarkable and irreplaceable.
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