Adaptations to Aerobic Training | CSCS Chapter 6

In this video we'll take a look at how the body adapts to consistent aerobic training. I'll cover cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, and neural adaptations to aerobic training as presented in chapter 6 of the NSCA's Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning.

TIME-STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Cardiovascular Adaptations
02:25 - Respiratory Adaptations
03:07 - Neural Adaptations
05:11 - Muscular Adaptations
07:35 - Bone and Connective Tissue Adaptations
08:20 - Endocrine Adaptations
09:20 - Key Point
10:05 - Increase in VO2max
11:10 - Lactate Threshold
13:30 - Running Economy
15:28 - Recap
16:32 - Where to Head Next

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (2015). Essentials of strength training and conditioning 4th edition. Human kinetics.

Disclaimer: This video does not have any affiliation with, or any recognition, sponsorship, or endorsement by, the NSCA. CSCS® and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® are registered trademarks of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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Dr. Jacob Goodin is a professor of kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), and holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance from East Tennessee State University. He has over a decade of experience as a strength and conditioning coach and sport scientist from the high school to NCAA Division I levels. In addition to his role as a professor and research mentor, Dr. Goodin directs the Athlete Monitoring Initiative at PLNU, which provides testing and monitoring services to over 200 athletes yearly as well as research opportunities for kinesiology students.

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[IvyBartlett]

A resting heart rate of 26 bpm is incredible! I wonder if they’re the most relaxed person ever. The graph comparing the lactate performance curves of the sprinter, middle-distance runner, and marathoner was fascinating—a really effective visual!

[NoelleDarquea]

I love that I can review what I have learned previously in these videos. Keeps me up to date on my knowledge of long-term physiological changes in our body

[drewamato]

I'm honestly obsessed at the fact the body can ADAPT at all. The idea of running economy and how it works is fascinating.

[ClaireStone-jqwg]

When looking at a few of the graphs, the adaptations didn't look super different at first, but when you broke down the numbers, I realized how truly impressive it is.

[miadenava]

It is so fascinating to learn about how the body can adapt to different changes! This video was great!!

[zoiezantua]

thank you for the examples you give out with each concept, it makes so much more sense with them!

[Moniiiqueee]

I was getting a bit lost when you were talking about muscular adaptations, but when you gave the example of the cyclist I instantly understood. Thanks for always being detailed and explain things so well for anyone just like me to understand!

[AylethLizarraga]

I have work with a wide rage of patients and it is incredible comparing the vitals of athletes and seniors with cardiovascular issues! Opposite sides! This video was so helpful with comparing the difference between both aerobic and anaerobic training.

[isaaccruz]

Awesome video thank goodness for folks like you who take the time to do this..

[moirabryson]

It's really cool that motor unit cycling is occurring in aerobic training so that we can push off that fatigue for longer when compared to anaerobic where motor unit synergy occurs to have all those motor units acting at once. Thank you!

[tonybianchini]

Again thank you for making these videos! Makes studying for the CSCS much easier!

[dereklinck]

Really great material on the differences between adaptations from aerobic vs anaerobic training. The fact that type II muscle fibers can convert to other subgroups of type II fibers is amazing.

[jupshaw]

I love the point about trying to increase the lactate threshold. This is something i have loved to learn about when going over VO2 max topics.

[audreyoates]

It's absolutely insane what the body can adapt to, especially the muscles converting. I recently re-started aerobic training and it's fascinating learning about the changes within my body!

[clairemasterson]

As a former distance runner I knew some of this prior to this class, but I didn't know the why and now I do! Thanks Dr. Goodin!

[thomaskinzler]

The distinction between anaerobic and aerobic training when it comes to motor unit usage was very interesting. Neural adaptations are made in response to both of these forms of training, but it's interesting to consider how motor units are synchronized with anaerobic training but they are cycled with aerobic training.

[avajgallo]

I love learning about the different adaptations because now I can think in a more specific way about how I am training!

[emilywalker]

A resting heart rate of 26 bpm is mindblowing! I wonder if they are like the chillest person ever. The graph of the lactate performance curves of the sprinter, middle distance and marathoner was super interesting, and such a great visual!

[aribhalla]

As someone who has recently taken up distance running, it's fascinating to learn about the ways in which my body is adapting to my regular running schedule on a physiological level.

[lexireynish]

It is really insane how our body can make so many little adaptations that last over such a long period of time. It's encouraging to know that those training sessions are actually accumulating to big changes.