NASM Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training 5

Question 1

A client doing steady-state cardio can talk, but full sentences are starting to get harder. Which marker has the client most likely reached?

Accepted Answer

First ventilatory threshold (VT1)

Answer

At VT1, breathing rises enough that continuous talking becomes harder but is still possible.

Question 2

In NASM's cardiorespiratory training stages, what is required before a client moves into Stage 3 (Zone 3) intervals?

Accepted Answer

Assessing the client's VT2 or high-end intensity tolerance

Answer

Stage 3 works above VT2, so the trainer must know where VT2 is and confirm the client can tolerate near-maximal work.

Question 3

Elevated oxygen use after a hard interval session ends is called what?

Accepted Answer

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)

Answer

EPOC is the extra oxygen used during recovery to restore homeostasis.

Question 4

Current U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines recommend how much moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for adults?

Accepted Answer

At least 150 minutes

Answer

Adults should get 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, or an equivalent mix.

Question 5

In NASM's FITTE-VP framework, what does the 'E' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Enjoyment

Answer

NASM adds enjoyment to the FITT principle because a client who enjoys the program is more likely to stick with it.

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