Exercising at 50 to 65% MHR. The aim is to use up any lactic acid still in the muscles and convert it back to stored glycogen. Training in this zone also improves heart stroke volume, muscle capilla [..]

Training 65 to 80% MHR to improve heart stroke volume, muscle capillarization and general circulation, the body’s ability to use fat as a fuel, and muscular/skeletal strength.

Training at 83 to 92% (depending on the standard of athlete) to improve heart stroke volume, muscle capillarization and begins to train certain fast twitch fibres to operate like slow twitch fibres.

the number beats per minute in music.

rhythm, the measure or beat of sound or movement. Refers to steps or paces per minute while walking, jogging or running.

the volume of oxygen carrying blood vessels that flows through the muscles

a connection between two systems – in this case music and running

Is the ability to have a relaxed movement after each movement of effort. When jogging or running it means being able to relax the arms and legs after each energetic movement of the arms and legs.

These graph charts give a visual image of distances run at various speeds - Beats Per Minute. A great way of visualising the effort required for a run. Each run column is the distance covered per 15 m [..]

(polysaccharide) stored in the liver and muscles and easily converted to glucose as a source of energy: