A training regimen could include both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, strength development, power and muscular endurance, quickness and agility, speed and flexibility. It is the body's supply of oxygen used over a prolonged period of time. When you jog, bike or swim over many minutes the heart, lungs and blood vessels supply the needed oxygen to keep up with the pace. A high aerobic capacity will allow you to compete at a higher intensity. The body must have frequent rest periods to not only replenish the oxygen used during hard bursts of activity but also to prevent lactic acid build-up.
Anaerobic conditioning comes from interval training.
Short bursts of energy, say over 10 to 15 seconds, followed by an equal time for rest. These intervals of hard activity followed by rest will prepare you to skate faster. Next time I'll talk about flexibility, quick feet and agility and another type of training that will help you play the game at a higher level.