ACSM-CPT Cardiorespiratory Fitness Flashcards
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What does VO2 max represent?
Answer: Maximum volume of oxygen the body can use during intense exercise
VO2 max is the maximal rate at which the body can consume oxygen during exhaustive aerobic exercise and is the gold standard measure of cardiorespiratory fitness.
According to ACSM guidelines, what is the recommended moderate-intensity aerobic exercise duration per week for healthy adults?
Answer: 150 minutes
ACSM recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week for health maintenance in adults.
Which heart rate method estimates exercise intensity as a percentage of heart rate reserve (HRR)?
Answer: Karvonen method
The Karvonen method calculates target heart rate using HRR = (max HR – resting HR), then adds resting HR back after multiplying by the desired intensity percentage.
What is cardiac output?
Answer: Heart rate multiplied by stroke volume
Cardiac output (Q) equals heart rate multiplied by stroke volume and represents the total volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
Which rating on the Borg 6–20 RPE scale corresponds to moderate-intensity exercise?
Answer: 12–13
An RPE of 12–13 on the Borg scale corresponds to 'somewhat hard' and is associated with moderate-intensity exercise.
Which energy system is the primary fuel source during prolonged aerobic exercise lasting longer than 2 minutes?
Answer: Oxidative (aerobic) system
The oxidative system uses oxygen to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and is the dominant energy pathway for exercise lasting more than 2 minutes.