Physiological Foundations

You will understand the specific vascular adaptations that occur during thirty minutes of brisk walking. You will also learn to measure your habitual pace to ensure cardiovascular benefit without overexertion.

You will examine the physiological role of skeletal muscle in glucose regulation and systemic insulin sensitivity. You will discover how brief bouts of contraction maintain metabolic equilibrium throughout sedentary days.

You will discover why low-intensity aerobic work stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis more effectively than chronic high-intensity intervals. You will acquire the methods necessary to identify your target heart rate range without laboratory equipment.