Training for Aerobic Performance

Training for Aerobic Performance Although coaches, instructors, fitness trainers, and physiologists often differ on the terminology of the different aerobic training methods, generally one can divide the training into the following sections. Training zone determination can be performed by measuring lactic acid levels, heart rate in relation to power production, and/or changes in EMG amplitude and muscle fatigue at various points through a progressive stage […]

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Low intensity cardio to keep lactic acid low for fat loss.

Lactic Acid and Fat Burning: Optimize Workouts for Max Fat Loss

You’ve just finished your aerobic workout, you’re breathing hard and heavy, and your legs are weak and are burning like their on fire. ‘That fat is going to be burned up like crazy’ you think to yourself. What you might not know is that you may have just sabotaged your fat-burning quest because of the high lactic acid levels you have generated from your hard workout.

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two fitness beginners sitting on an exercise mat discussing the 5 W's of exercise

5 W’s of How to Get Fit for Beginners

By Mike Croskery, M.Sc. HK (Biomechanics) – Clinical Exercise Physiologist Are you curious about how to get fit for beginners but not sure where to start? Many people want to begin a fitness journey, but feel overwhelmed by the conflicting information out there. This guide simplifies the process into five questions. By answering the 5 W’s of Getting Fit—Who, What, When, Where, and Why—you’ll have the […]

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