Endurance training is regular participation in an exercise program designed to enhance endurance and increase muscle resistance to fatigue. Aerobic energy metabolism is the process by which the body produces energy in the presence of oxygen. Aerobic metabolism is the primary form of energy production during endurance activities such as long-distance running, cycling, swimming, and rowing. Endurance training aims to maximize aerobic energy metabolism through adaptations in the heart, lung, and muscle systems. This type of training can result in improvements in general ...

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