The Claim

Low-intensity steady-state exercise performed at 60 to 70% of maximum heart rate for durations of 30 to 60 minutes trains the aerobic system in humans.

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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How it works
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In plain English

Doing light, steady exercise—like a brisk walk or slow jog—for 30 to 60 minutes, where your heart is pumping at 60–70% of its max, helps improve your endurance and how well your body uses oxygen.

See the scientific wording

Performing low-intensity steady-state exercise at 60 to 70% of maximum heart rate for 30 to 60 minutes trains the aerobic system in humans.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effects of Low‐Intensity Endurance Training on Aerobic Fitness and Risk Factors of Cardiometabolic Health in Working‐Age Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

    The study shows that low-intensity exercise, like the kind described in the claim, improves heart and lung fitness, which means it supports the idea that this type of workout trains the aerobic system.

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