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Cardiovascular Training
Months 3-4
3-4 times a week
- Treadmill walking 7-12 percent incline, progress to jogging in straight line
- Stationary cycling
- Elliptical
- 1-2 times per week Long Slow Cardio 45 minutes
- Begin jogging progression
Tips:
- Lower extremity strength should all be done on same day and make sure you get 48 hours rest between strength exercises. Cardiovascular exercises should be done 3-5 times per week.
Months 4-5
3-4 times a week
- Treadmill walking 7-12 percent incline, progress to jogging in straight line
- Stationary cycling
- Elliptical
- 1-2 times per week Long Slow Cardio 45 minutes
Aerobic Training
2-3 times a week
- Duration 40-60 minutes
- Intensity = 60-65% max HR as target heart rate
Anaerobic Training
1-2 times a week
- Duration 20-30 minutes
- Intensity = 75% max HR as target heart rate
Tips:
- Lower extremity strength should all be done on same day and make sure you get 48 hours rest between strength exercises. Cardiovascular exercises should be done 3-5 times per week.
Months 5-7
Aerobic Training
2-3 times a week
- Duration 60+ minutes
- Intensity = 60-65% max HR as target heart rate
Anaerobic Training
1-2 times a week
- Duration 30-40 minutes
- Intensity = 75% max HR as target heart rate
Interval Training
1-2 times a week
- High HR (85%) max HR as target HR for one minute
- Recover at 60% max HR for 2-3 min
- Repeat for 4-6 intervals
Tips:
- Lower extremity strength should all be done on same day and make sure you get 48 hours rest between strength exercises. Cardiovascular exercises should be done 3-5 times per week.
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