training thresholds (1 Viewer)

[porky]

can someone please explain the principle of training regarding anaerobic and aerobic thresholds? or tell me where a good summary of it is? thankyou

 

[Skunkylicious]

the best explanation is in the form of a diagram.... do you have nay text books with a diagram and explanation?

 

[porky]

yeah, i just wanted a basic summary to remember easy....just in simple terms!! lol

 

[ez_19]

i've got a good summary from an extended response question i did.. a 10 marker one, i can post it up sometime in the next few days if neone still wants it? let me know.

 

[porky]

yes please! that would be awesome

 

[porky]

yes please! that would be awesome!

 

[ez_19]

couldnt find my extended Q on that, but here are my notes.. hope they're decipherable

TRAINING THRESHOLDS intensity of exercise necessary to cause an improvement in fitness
AEROBIC THRESHOLD: -Min. level of exercise necessary to cause an aerobic fitness improvement (ability to use oxygen during exercise; VO2)
-occurs at about 70% max. heart rate, or approx. 50-60% Max VO2
-training rate at which the baseline lactic acid level starts to rise
-should train between the 2 thresholds (in the Aerobic Training Zone) to obtain improvements in aerobic fitness
ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD: -intensity of exercise necessary to cause an anaerobic fitness improvement (near max. ability to use oxygen during exercise;VO2 MAX)
-intensity where the body has reached the max. level of oxygen that can be used
-the max. intensity an athlete can maintain and still have no increase in lactic acid
-intensity where anaerobic metabolism is increased, and lactic acid starts to accumulate in blood & muscles
-well trained endurance athletes can improve their performance (toleration to lactic acid) by working close to & above (in spurts) the anaerobic training threshold

hope that helps! its hard to explain in simple terms..