Module 3

There are many different types of training to keep in mind when planning your regimen.

Cardiovascular training

Cardiovascular fitness is the bodies efficiency in getting oxygen and blood to muscles. 

"To improve your cardiovascular fitness, it is recommended that cardio be performed for a minimum of 150 minutes per week. This corresponds to 30 minutes per day for five days a week."

There are three types of intensities

Low Intensity

-Less demanding

-Great for beginners

-helps with weight loss

While preforming low intensity exercise, you want to be at 40-60% of your maximum heart rate. These exercises should be slow, easy, continuous, last for over 40 minutes. 

Medium Intensity

-good for aerobic activity

-helps with weight loss

You will know your doing this exercise right if you feel the need to breath harder; this exercise is usually preformed for less time than the low intensity. This should lead you to 70% of your maximum heart rate.

high Intensity

-very demanding

This exercise is usually only done for 5 to 20 minutes, and brings you to 80-85% of your maximum heart rate

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