Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training Flashcards
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What is the Karvonen formula used for in NASM cardiorespiratory programming?
Answer: Calculating target heart rate using heart rate reserve
The Karvonen formula calculates target heart rate by factoring in heart rate reserve (HRmax − HRrest), giving a more personalized intensity prescription.
Which physiological adaptation is a primary benefit of consistent aerobic training according to NASM?
Answer: Increased mitochondrial density in muscle cells
Regular aerobic training increases mitochondrial density, allowing muscles to produce more ATP aerobically and improving endurance performance.
What does EPOC stand for in the context of NASM exercise physiology?
Answer: Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) refers to the elevated oxygen uptake following exercise, contributing to continued caloric burn after training.
In NASM's cardiorespiratory training, what is the recommended frequency of Stage 1 training for deconditioned clients?
Answer: 2–3 days per week
NASM recommends 2–3 days per week of Stage 1 steady-state cardio for deconditioned or beginning clients to build an aerobic base safely.
According to NASM, which component of the FITTE principle refers to how challenging the exercise is?
Answer: Intensity
The 'Intensity' component of the FITTE principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Enjoyment) describes how hard the client is working during exercise.
What is the recommended duration of each high-intensity interval during NASM's Stage 3 cardiorespiratory training?
Answer: 1–2 minutes at high intensity followed by equal recovery
NASM Stage 3 HIIT typically uses work intervals of approximately 1–2 minutes at high intensity with matching or double recovery periods.