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Cardiovascular Activity 
 

 

Cardiovascular activity occurs as the heart-lung system delivers oxygen to the body for energy production and allows your child to enjoy greater endurance through physical activity during a long period of time.

 

How will Cardiovascular Training benefit my child?

 

Stronger heart and lungs

Cardiovascular exercise increases the number of red blood cells that transport oxygen to working muscles and the brain, which boosts endurance, metabolism, and intelligence.

 

Enhances endurance levels

As a result of cardiovascular training, your child will can better cope with school, athletics, and other important daily activities. He or she will experience less fatigue throughout the day, which will improve his or her ability to stay focused and perform better in and outside the classroom.

 
Reduce the risk of disease
Moderate levels of aerobic capacity are associated with a reduced risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, obesity, diabetes, some forms of cancer, and other health problems in adults.
 

Cardiovascular Training Guidelines

 

Moderate amounts of daily physical activity are recommended for people of all ages. Your child’s physical activity can either be achieved through longer sessions of moderately intense activities, such as brisk 30-minute walk, or in shorter sessions of more intense activities, such as jogging or playing basketball for 15-20 minutes. Physical activity doesn’t have to be strenuous to be beneficial.

 
Samples of Cardiovascular Acitivity
 

Moderate to Vigorous

Aerobic Activities

Active Sports 

 Brisk Walk

 Jog/Run

 Aerobic dance

 Biking

 In-line Skate

 Jump Rope

 Basketball

 Soccer

 Football

 Base/Soft Ball

 Racquet sports

 Hockey 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Youth Heart Rate Zones:

Values of heart rate and zones of intensity (Raczek 1986)

Intensity

Age 

Heart Rate

 

 Girls

Boys 

 low

12 - 15

 16 - 19 

<138

 <132 

<132

 <126 

 moderate

12 - 15

 16 - 19 

138 - 150

 132 - 144 

132 - 144

 126 - 138 

 high

12 - 15

 16 - 19 

156 - 180

 150 - 174 

174 - 192

 204 - more 

 very high

12 - 15

 16 - 19 

186 - 204

 180 - 198 

180 - 198

 174 - 192 

 maximal

12 - 15

 16 - 19 

210 - more

 204 - more 

204 - more

198 - more