Exercise Prescription Flashcards

In Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, what is the FITT principle used for in exercise prescription?

Answer: To design exercise programs by varying Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type

The FITT principle provides a framework for designing exercise programs by manipulating four variables: Frequency (how often), Intensity (how hard), Time (duration), and Type (kind of exercise).

What is the purpose of a warm-up before physical activity in Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional?

Answer: To gradually increase heart rate, blood flow, and prepare muscles for exercise

A warm-up gradually increases heart rate and blood flow to working muscles, raises body temperature, improves flexibility, and prepares the body physically and mentally for the upcoming activity.

In Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, what does "progressive overload" mean?

Answer: Gradually increasing exercise demands to continue making fitness gains

Progressive overload involves systematically increasing exercise demands (weight, reps, intensity, or duration) over time to continually challenge the body and stimulate further adaptation and improvement.

What are the three main energy systems used during physical activity in Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional?

Answer: ATP-PC (phosphagen), glycolytic (lactic acid), and oxidative (aerobic)

The body uses three energy systems: the ATP-PC system for short, intense bursts (0-10 seconds), the glycolytic system for moderate-duration activity (10 seconds to 2 minutes), and the oxidative system for longer-duration aerobic activity.

In Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, what is the purpose of a cooldown after exercise?

Answer: To gradually return heart rate and blood pressure to resting levels

A cooldown gradually brings heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing back to resting levels, helps remove metabolic waste products from muscles, and reduces the risk of post-exercise dizziness or discomfort.

What does "RPE" stand for in Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional exercise prescription?

Answer: Rate of Perceived Exertion

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a subjective scale used to measure exercise intensity based on how hard the individual feels they are working, typically on a scale of 1-10 or 6-20.