NASM Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training 4

Question 1

A 40-year-old client wants an estimated maximal heart rate using the Tanaka formula. What is the result?

Accepted Answer

180 bpm

Answer

Tanaka is 208 − (0.7 × age), so 208 − 28 = 180 bpm.

Question 2

A client takes beta-blockers for hypertension. What is the best way to monitor cardio intensity?

Accepted Answer

Rating of perceived exertion and the talk test

Answer

Beta-blockers blunt the heart rate response, so heart-rate formulas are unreliable and subjective measures work better.

Question 3

Using the Karvonen method, what is the 70% target heart rate for a client with an HRmax of 180 bpm and a resting HR of 60 bpm?

Accepted Answer

144 bpm

Answer

HRR = 120; 120 × 0.70 = 84; 84 + 60 = 144 bpm.

Question 4

During a circuit, a trainer alternates upper-body and lower-body exercises with little rest. What is this method called?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral heart action training

Answer

Peripheral heart action moves blood between upper and lower extremities, which keeps heart rate high while delaying local fatigue.

Question 5

A client with upper crossed syndrome is choosing cardio equipment. Which form fault should the trainer watch for most?

Accepted Answer

Forward head and rounded shoulders while gripping handrails or leaning on a bike

Answer

Upper crossed syndrome involves forward head and rounded shoulders, and leaning on handrails or handlebars makes both worse.

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