CAT Cardiovascular Training Principles 3

Question 1

The principle of progressive overload in cardiovascular training means:

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Gradually increasing the training stimulus over time to drive continued adaptation

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Performing the exact same workout every session

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Alternating only between maximum and minimal intensities

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Reducing exercise frequency as cardiovascular fitness improves

Question 2

Cardiovascular drift during prolonged exercise refers to:

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A gradual increase in heart rate during prolonged steady-state exercise despite a constant workload

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A steady decrease in heart rate over time despite constant effort

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A metabolic shift from aerobic to anaerobic energy systems

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A reduction in blood pressure observed during the cool-down phase

Question 3

Which type of cardiovascular training is most appropriate for deconditioned beginners?

Accepted Answer

Low-to-moderate intensity continuous training

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Maximal sprint interval training

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High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

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Anaerobic threshold training

Question 4

The lactate threshold is best defined as:

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The exercise intensity at which blood lactate accumulates faster than it can be cleared

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The point at which maximum heart rate is achieved

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The intensity at which muscle glycogen stores are fully depleted

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The minimum exercise intensity required to improve aerobic fitness

Question 5

Cross-training in a cardiovascular exercise program primarily helps to:

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Reduce overuse injuries and prevent boredom by varying aerobic activities

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Train opposing muscle groups simultaneously

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Focus exclusively on strength and flexibility training

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Exercise at maximum intensity during every session

Question 6

Which cardiac adaptation most commonly results from consistent long-term aerobic training?

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Decreased resting heart rate

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Increased resting heart rate

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Decreased stroke volume per beat

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Increased resting blood pressure

Question 7

According to ACSM guidelines, adults should accumulate at least how many minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for health benefits?

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150 minutes

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75 minutes

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100 minutes

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200 minutes