Cardiorespiratory Training Flashcards
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Which physiological adaptation is a primary benefit of consistent aerobic cardiorespiratory training?
Answer: Increased stroke volume and cardiac output
Regular aerobic training increases stroke volume (blood pumped per beat) and overall cardiac output, improving cardiovascular efficiency at all intensities.
In NASM's Stage 2 cardiorespiratory training, the client alternates between which two heart rate zones?
Answer: Zone 1 and Zone 2
Stage 2 uses interval training alternating between Zone 1 (recovery) and Zone 2 (moderate intensity) to progress aerobic capacity beyond Stage 1.
Which term describes the exercise intensity at which the body begins to rely more heavily on anaerobic energy systems?
Answer: Ventilatory threshold
The ventilatory (lactate) threshold is the exercise intensity where lactate accumulates faster than it can be cleared, signaling the shift toward anaerobic metabolism.
NASM recommends that apparently healthy adults accumulate at least how many minutes of moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise per week?
Answer: 150 minutes
ACSM and NASM align with federal guidelines recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly for health maintenance.
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale most commonly used in NASM programming ranges from:
Answer: 1 to 10
NASM uses the 1–10 RPE scale where 1 represents minimal exertion and 10 represents maximal effort, providing a simple subjective intensity monitoring tool.
Which energy system is primarily utilized during steady-state cardiorespiratory exercise lasting more than 2 minutes?
Answer: Oxidative (aerobic) system
The oxidative system dominates prolonged, lower-intensity activities by using oxygen to produce ATP from carbohydrates and fats efficiently.