Table 2 Predefined periodization for the aerobic training group

Weeks 1–2

Time 30–35 min—40–45% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 2–3

Time 35–40 min—45–50% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 3–4

Time 35–40 min—50–55% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 4–6

Time 40–45 min—55–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 6–7

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 7–8

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 8–9

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 9–11

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 11–12

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 12–13

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 13–14

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 14–15

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak

Weeks 15–16

Time 45–50 min—50–60% HRR = equivalent % VO₂peak