“Tough times don’t last but tough people do.” – A.C. Green. – Treadmill Cardio Class, Base Build! 

Launching our Treadmill group fitness class with music this week!  Still working on our Basse Build Phase of training. The key to successful, injury-free running and walking that allows us to meet our performance potential is building a solid aerobic base. This aerobic base makes up our foundation.  The very first goal for any runner, power walker should be to build a strong aerobic foundation. Everything else you want from your running will come from this foundation. Miles that are run,walk somewhere between 60 to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate build your aerobic foundation.

From a physiological standpoint, base miles are important because they turn our bodies into lean, mean,  machines GRADUALLY. Base miles build aerobic conditioning, develop slow-twitch oxidative muscle fibers, increase blood volume, and expand glycogen stores. These low-intensity and repetitive miles strengthen connective tissue, ligaments, and tendons; therefore, making you stronger and less prone to injury. These runs also enhance our body’s ability to burn fat as fuel.

If you missed the fun , here is the workout and download the  tunes here to go along!

Just “do you” today for your effort level, challenge yourself a little more than yesterday and a lot over time and most importantly….

HAVE FUN!