ACSM-CPT Cardiorespiratory Fitness Flashcards
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What is the target heart rate range for vigorous-intensity exercise according to ACSM?
Answer: 77–95% HRmax
ACSM defines vigorous-intensity exercise as occurring at 77–95% of maximum heart rate.
Which cardiovascular test uses a step bench, metronome, and recovery heart rate to estimate fitness?
Answer: YMCA 3-minute step test
The YMCA 3-minute step test uses a standardized stepping rate and measures heart rate 1 minute post-exercise to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness.
Which principle states that training adaptations occur only when the demand placed on the body exceeds its current capacity?
Answer: Overload
The overload principle states that a training stimulus must exceed the body's current capacity to produce physiological adaptations and improved fitness.
What happens to resting heart rate following consistent aerobic training?
Answer: It decreases
Resting heart rate decreases with aerobic training due to increased stroke volume and enhanced parasympathetic tone, meaning fewer beats are needed to meet resting demands.
The 'reversibility' principle of training means that fitness gains will be lost if:
Answer: Training is discontinued or significantly reduced
The reversibility principle states that training adaptations are lost when the training stimulus is removed, a phenomenon commonly called 'detraining'.
Which submaximal test uses a cycle ergometer and predicts VO2 max from heart rate response at set workloads?
Answer: YMCA cycle ergometer test
The YMCA cycle ergometer test uses heart rate responses at two or more submaximal workloads to extrapolate estimated VO2 max.