Three important factors affect an aerobic workout
overload, progression, and frequency
overload, frequency, and duration
intensity, duration, and speed
frequency, duration, and intensity
- Overload: This refers to the need to continually challenge the body during aerobic exercise in order to make gains in fitness. This can be achieved by increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of the workout. Without overload, the body will not need to adapt and improve.
- Frequency: How often you engage in aerobic exercise is important for seeing results. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week, spread out over several days.
- Duration: The length of time you spend doing aerobic exercise also plays a role in its effectiveness. For general health benefits, a session should last at least 30 minutes, but longer sessions can be beneficial for endurance and weight loss goals.
- Intensity: The level of intensity at which you engage in aerobic exercise is a crucial factor in determining the effectiveness of the workout. Higher intensity exercise will help to improve cardiovascular fitness, burn more calories, and potentially increase endurance. It's important to find a balance between intensity and duration to prevent overtraining and injury.