CAT Cardiovascular Training Principles 3

Question 1

The principle of progressive overload in cardiovascular training means:

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing the training stimulus over time to drive continued adaptation

Answer

Progressive overload requires systematically increasing frequency, intensity, time, or type of exercise so the body continues to adapt beyond its current fitness level.

Question 2

Cardiovascular drift during prolonged exercise refers to:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Cardiovascular drift is the upward creep in heart rate during prolonged exercise as blood is redistributed to the skin for cooling and plasma volume decreases from sweating.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Low-to-moderate intensity continuous training

Answer

Beginners benefit most from low-to-moderate intensity continuous exercise, which safely builds an aerobic base before progressing to higher-intensity methods.

Question 4

The lactate threshold is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The lactate threshold is the intensity point during increasing exercise where lactate production exceeds the body's clearance capacity, causing rapid onset of fatigue.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Reduce overuse injuries and prevent boredom by varying aerobic activities

Answer

Cross-training uses multiple aerobic modalities (e.g., cycling, swimming, aerobics) to distribute physical stress across different tissues and maintain motivation.

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CAT Cardiovascular Training Principles 3