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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training Flashcards

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  1. What does the RPE scale measure in cardiorespiratory training?

    Answer: Rate of perceived exertion (subjective intensity)

    The RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) scale is a subjective tool clients use to rate how hard they feel they are working during exercise.

  2. Which cardiorespiratory variable improves most directly as a result of repeated Stage 1 and Stage 2 training?

    Answer: VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake)

    Consistent aerobic training progressively increases VO2 max, reflecting improved capacity to consume and utilize oxygen during maximal exercise.

  3. How does the talk test relate to NASM cardiorespiratory training zones?

    Answer: If you can speak comfortably, you are in a moderate or lower intensity zone

    Being able to speak comfortably indicates moderate or lower intensity (below the ventilatory threshold), consistent with Stage 1–2 training zones.

  4. According to NASM, overtraining in cardiorespiratory programs is best prevented by applying which principle?

    Answer: Progressive overload with adequate recovery

    Preventing overtraining requires applying progressive overload gradually while ensuring sufficient recovery between sessions so adaptation can occur.

  5. What physiological effect does regular aerobic training have on resting heart rate?

    Answer: Decreases resting heart rate due to increased stroke volume

    Aerobic training increases stroke volume (the heart pumps more blood per beat), allowing the heart to maintain cardiac output at a lower resting rate.

  6. In NASM programming, what is the primary purpose of the cool-down phase after cardiorespiratory exercise?

    Answer: Gradually lower heart rate and reduce risk of post-exercise hypotension

    The cool-down gradually reduces exercise intensity to safely lower heart rate and blood pressure, reducing dizziness and pooling of blood in the extremities.