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 |