Chapter 9 Cardiovascular Training Program Design
Goals Relating to
Cardiovascular Training ProgramsC
ardiovascular training is essential for many clients, specifi-
cally where the goal is fat loss or enhancing the client’s
VO 2 max or aerobic capacity. The increase in aerobic
capacity may be needed to accomplish or compete in various
endeavors (a 10 km race, a marathon, a cycling tour, etc.) or to
simply be able to walk up a flight of stairs or walk to the grocery
store.Energy Production in Cells
The ability to sustain a cardiovascular training program or any
work output for that matter, requires energy. The body is continu-
ally breaking down the chemical bonds in carbohydrates, fats,
and protein in order to release energy (catabolic). The body also
builds molecules using that energy (eg. building protein from ami-
no acids). This is called anabolic. The human body is constantly