Cardiovascular Exercise

Benefits of Cardiovascular Fitness
Essentials of Aerobic Exercise

The important components of aerobic exercise are

Mode
Intensity

The intensity of exercise is measured as a percentage of your maximum heart rate. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) advises that the intensity remain between 60%-90% of the individual's maximum heart rate. When determining a person's level of intensity, it is important to consider the following:

• the person's fitness level
• medications that may affect heart rate
• risk of cardiovascular injury
• risk of orthopedic injury
• personal preference
• program objectives

Duration
Frequency
Progression

For more information, read these Exercise Guidelines (http://apps.medsch.ucla.edu/nutrition/exerguid.htm from the American College of Sports Medecine.)

Injury Prevention