Understanding the basics of cardiovascular exercise and why it is important in order to reduce heart disease and provide you with the optimal exercise programs.  No pain, no gain does not apply here.  When understanding how to monitor your heart rate you can achieve greater results with less effort.

1. To understand the benefits of cardiovascular exercise.
2. Learn how your heart rate effects training programs and endurance levels
3. Understand the benefits of using a heart rate monitor
4. To gain an understanding of other ways of regulating the intensity of a workout.
5. Learn the differences of cardiovascular exercise machines
6. Define the differences between interval and steady state training.