Abstract
The Effect of a Short-Term Training Period on Physiological Parameters and Running Performance in Recreationally Active Female Runners
Highlights
Endurance training is widely known to contribute to better health and well-being (Ainsworth et al, 2011; Haskell et al, 2007; Marti, 1991; Samitz, Egger, & Zwahlen, 2011)
About 80% of training volume is performed at a low-intensity level, and about 20% of training volume is high-intensity training (HIT), which is an intensity above the lactate threshold (LT)
A number of research studies have identified intensity zones based on ventilatory thresholds (VT) and their associated heart rate (HR) values identified during the incremental test
Summary
Endurance training is widely known to contribute to better health and well-being (Ainsworth et al, 2011; Haskell et al, 2007; Marti, 1991; Samitz, Egger, & Zwahlen, 2011). The American College of Sports Medicine (Haskell et al, 2007) recommends moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for a minimum of 30 min, five days a week, or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 20 min, three days a week, to all healthy adults aged 18-65 years. These guidelines emphasize training at an intensity close to the traditional lactate threshold (Haskell et al, 2007). About 80% of training volume is performed at a low-intensity level, and about 20% of training volume is high-intensity training (HIT), which is an intensity above the lactate threshold (LT). Three training zones are defined as zone 1, being low-intensity exercise performed below the first VT; zone 2, moderately high-intensity
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