Analyzing exercise training effect and its impact on cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular fitness

Abstract

This paper provides a statistical investigation of the impact of heart rate levels on training effect for a specific exercise regimen, including an analysis of post-exercise heart rate recovery. Results indicate optimum target values for both average and maximum heart rate during exercise in order to improve both cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular fitness levels. The statistical methods used in the analysis are typically covered in college level Statistics I & II courses, and various classroom implementation strategies are presented. © 2014 by Paul J. Laumakis and Kevin McCormack.