Capilliarisation
Increased capilliarisation is typically a response to cardiovascular training. The term capilliarisation means an increase in the number of capillaries, which is very useful for a number of reasons. Capillaries are the smallest of all blood vessels and carry nutrients and oxygen to their target areas, where they are utilized by the body. The more capillaries we have, the greater surface area we have to allow the exchange of gases, nutrients and removal of waste products