What is intermittent aerobic exercise?

Intermittent means intermittent, which is the opposite of directness and will occur once after a period of time. Aerobic exercise is a type of exercise in which the sugars in the body's muscles are converted into ponds and water in the presence of sufficient oxygen, which is the opposite of anaerobic exercise. We recognize both words separately, but when they are combined to form the word "intermittent aerobic exercise", it is not very clear what it means. So what exactly is intermittent aerobic exercise? Let’s take a look at it together.

Intermittent aerobic exercise: It means using high, medium and low intensity training and dividing it into several groups, giving the body a certain amount of recovery time between groups. This way, higher intensity training can be performed, and the effect is much better than continuous training.

In low- and medium-intensity aerobic training, intermittent training impacts high-intensity training, which helps the body burn calories faster, which is related to the body's ability to absorb and utilize oxygen.

When runners discuss how to control speed while running, they are actually referring to the body's utilization of oxygen. 95% of the energy (calories) consumed by the human body comes from the oxidation reaction of food, so increasing the body's utilization of oxygen can burn heat energy faster. (This is why breathing is so important while running) This is the purpose of altitude training.

During interval training, when jogging, oxygen absorption will only increase in the first few minutes, and then remain at a stable level during the rest of the training. Once aerobic exercise begins, regular training at a fixed intensity will no longer increase the body's ability to use oxygen, which means that the metabolism has reached a plateau, and this is when interval training is introduced. By incorporating short bursts of high-intensity exercise into your training, you can significantly increase your oxygen absorption. Moreover, the body's absorption of oxygen is greatly increased after training.

For example: run 400 meters (80" high intensity) with 30" intervals to increase oxygen intake, then run another 400 meters with 80" intervals and 30" intervals. You will gasp for breath after running 400 meters quickly. By interspersing longer and more intense intervals into your daily training, you can provide a greater stimulation to your cardiopulmonary function.

Intermittent training is more effective for professional athletes, so professional athletes need to adapt to the level of specialized training. But for amateur athletes, the purpose of exercise is only to strengthen the body, so just plan intermittent training according to your own preferences. Make your own plan to suit your body, which can stimulate your cardiopulmonary function and make you healthier and healthier.