Cardiovascular Training Flashcards
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What does VO2 max represent in the context of cardiovascular fitness?
Answer: Maximum volume of oxygen consumed during intense aerobic exercise
VO2 max represents the maximum volume of oxygen the body can consume and utilize during intense aerobic exercise and is considered the gold standard of cardiovascular fitness.
In trained individuals, the anaerobic (lactate) threshold typically occurs at approximately what percentage of VO2 max?
Answer: 70–80%
Trained individuals can sustain higher intensities before significant lactate accumulation, with the anaerobic threshold typically occurring at 70–80% of VO2 max.
In the FITT principle for cardiovascular programming, what does the letter 'T' (the second T) represent?
Answer: Type of exercise
In the FITT principle, the second 'T' stands for Type of exercise, referring to the mode of cardiovascular activity selected (e.g., running, cycling, swimming).
Steady-state cardio is best described as exercise performed at:
Answer: A consistent, moderate intensity for an extended period
Steady-state cardio maintains a consistent, moderate intensity throughout the entire exercise session, keeping the heart rate relatively stable.
Which physiological adaptation is most associated with long-term aerobic training?
Answer: Increased cardiac output
Long-term aerobic training increases cardiac output by improving stroke volume — the heart pumps more blood per beat, becoming a more efficient pump at rest and during exercise.
Fartlek training is best described as:
Answer: Unstructured continuous training with spontaneous intensity changes
Fartlek, a Swedish term meaning 'speed play,' is an unstructured form of cardiorespiratory training that involves spontaneous changes in intensity during a continuous workout.
The 'talk test' is a practical field method for estimating which training intensity?
Answer: Moderate aerobic intensity
The talk test estimates moderate aerobic intensity — if a client can speak comfortably in short sentences but cannot sing, they are likely at a moderate intensity level.