NASM Cardiorespiratory Training

Question 1

According to NASM, Stage 1 cardiorespiratory training is characterized by exercise performed at which heart rate zone?

Accepted Answer

Zone 1 (65–75% HRmax)

Answer

Zone 2 (76–85% HRmax)

Answer

Zone 3 (86–95% HRmax)

Answer

Zone 4 (96–100% HRmax)

Question 2

The Karvonen formula calculates target heart rate using:

Accepted Answer

Heart rate reserve and desired training intensity percentage

Answer

Maximum heart rate and resting heart rate subtracted only

Answer

220 minus age as the sole calculation

Answer

VO2 max and lactate threshold

Question 3

NASM's Stage 3 cardiorespiratory training incorporates which type of interval protocol?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) with Zone 3 bursts

Answer

Steady-state continuous training only

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Low-intensity recovery intervals below Zone 1

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Moderate-intensity continuous training at Zone 2

Question 4

What does the term 'EPOC' refer to in the context of cardiorespiratory exercise?

Accepted Answer

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption

Answer

Extended period of cardiovascular output

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Effective performance of cardiovascular conditioning

Answer

Exercise-promoted oxidative calorie burning

Question 5

Which NASM cardiorespiratory stage is most appropriate for a client who is sedentary and has never exercised consistently?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1

Answer

Stage 2

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Stage 3

Answer

All stages simultaneously

Question 6

The estimated maximum heart rate formula most commonly used is:

Accepted Answer

220 minus age

Answer

200 minus age

Answer

180 minus age

Answer

Age divided by 220