Aerobic power development
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Because intensity fluctuates, heart rate rises and falls around the aerobic zone, so both aerobic power and some anaerobic capacity are trained.
Continuous training develops aerobic power by sustaining one steady activity without rest intervals.
Topics that use Aerobic power development
- Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Balance of fatigue reduction and fitness retention
- Cardiovascular and respiratory adaptation
- Cardiovascular redistribution and venous return
- Circuit training
- Competition
- Confidence in data
- Flexibility training methods
- Informed programme adjustment
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