Cardiorespiratory Program Design Flashcards
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Which physiological adaptation is the PRIMARY long-term benefit of consistent aerobic endurance training?
Answer: Increased stroke volume at rest and during exercise
Chronic aerobic training enlarges the left ventricle (cardiac hypertrophy), dramatically increasing stroke volume and thus cardiac output.
Fartlek training differs from structured interval training PRIMARILY because it:
Answer: Involves random, unstructured changes in pace and terrain
Fartlek (Swedish for 'speed play') varies intensity spontaneously based on feel or terrain rather than prescribed work-rest ratios.
For a client with obesity and low fitness, which cardiorespiratory training approach minimizes joint stress while still elevating heart rate?
Answer: Water aerobics or pool walking
Aquatic exercise provides buoyancy that reduces joint loading by up to 90% while still allowing elevated heart rate and caloric expenditure.
The principle of specificity in cardiorespiratory training means that a cyclist training only on a bike will see:
Answer: Greater cycling performance gains than running performance gains
Specificity dictates that adaptations are greatest in the trained mode, so cycling training primarily improves cycling economy and performance.
A client completes a 1-mile walk test and their heart rate at completion is used to estimate VO2max. Which test protocol does this describe?
Answer: Rockport Fitness Walking Test
The Rockport Fitness Walking Test uses completion time and post-test heart rate from a 1-mile walk to estimate VO2max.
When progressing a client's cardiorespiratory program, the ACE IFT model recommends increasing which variable FIRST?
Answer: Duration
ACE guidelines recommend increasing duration (time) before intensity to build aerobic base safely, minimizing injury risk.
Which statement BEST describes the excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) effect following high-intensity cardio?
Answer: Elevated metabolism persists for minutes to hours post-exercise to restore homeostasis
EPOC reflects the elevated oxygen consumption after exercise as the body restores oxygen stores, clears lactate, and returns to baseline.