NETA Cardiovascular Training 2

Question 1

What does VO2 max represent in the context of cardiovascular fitness?

Accepted Answer

Maximum volume of oxygen consumed during intense aerobic exercise

Answer

Maximum heart rate during exercise

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Blood lactate concentration at peak effort

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Resting metabolic rate

Question 2

In trained individuals, the anaerobic (lactate) threshold typically occurs at approximately what percentage of VO2 max?

Accepted Answer

70–80%

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40–50%

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55–65%

Answer

90–95%

Question 3

In the FITT principle for cardiovascular programming, what does the letter 'T' (the second T) represent?

Accepted Answer

Type of exercise

Answer

Tempo

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Training load

Answer

Threshold

Question 4

Steady-state cardio is best described as exercise performed at:

Accepted Answer

A consistent, moderate intensity for an extended period

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Varying intensities throughout the session

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Maximum effort for a short duration

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Alternating high and low intensities

Question 5

Which physiological adaptation is most associated with long-term aerobic training?

Accepted Answer

Increased cardiac output

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Decreased stroke volume

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Increased resting heart rate

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Decreased mitochondrial density in muscle cells

Question 6

Fartlek training is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Unstructured continuous training with spontaneous intensity changes

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Fixed-interval high-intensity work with precise rest periods

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Pyramid interval sets with progressively longer durations

Answer

Long slow distance runs only

Question 7

The 'talk test' is a practical field method for estimating which training intensity?

Accepted Answer

Moderate aerobic intensity

Answer

Maximum effort approaching VO2 max

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Anaerobic threshold intensity

Answer

Very light warm-up intensity only