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Table 4 Endurance training sessions with their training intensity, methods and duration (same for NW and XCO)

From: Effects of 12 weeks of Nordic Walking and XCO Walking training on the endurance capacity of older adults

Session

Training intensity [% of peak heart rate]

Training method (duration)

1–5

60–75%

Extensive continuous method (40 min)

6–10

70–80%

Extensive continuous or extensive interval method (40 min)

11–15

75–85%

Intensive continuous or extensive/intensive interval method (45 min)

16–24

80–85%

Intensive continuous or intensive interval method (45 min)