Continuous training

Continuous training typically involves aerobic activities such as running, cycling, swimming, and rowing.

Some training regimens, such as Fartlek, combine both continuous and interval approaches.

Exercise modes noted as suitable for continuous training include indoor and outdoor cycling, jogging, running, walking, rowing, stair climbing, simulated climbing, Nordic skiing, elliptical training, aerobic riding, aerobic dancing, bench step aerobics, hiking, in-line skating, rope skipping, swimming, and water aerobics.

[2] As the below examples illustrate, exercise intensity is measured in different ways and is defined inconsistently across studies.

Forms of continuous exercise may be performed at multiple intensities for different health benefits; for example, long slow distance training can be performed at low or moderate intensities.