NASM-CPT Cardiorespiratory Training

Question 1

According to NASM, Stage 1 of cardiorespiratory training is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Low-to-moderate steady-state cardio at or below VT1

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High-intensity interval training

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Moderate-intensity intervals above ventilatory threshold 2

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Fasted cardio training

Question 2

The Karvonen formula is used to calculate:

Accepted Answer

Target heart rate reserve zone

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Body fat percentage

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One-rep maximum

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Resting metabolic rate

Question 3

VO2 max is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The maximum volume of oxygen the body can consume per minute during maximal exercise

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The maximum number of repetitions performed at a given load

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The resting oxygen saturation level

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The oxygen cost of a single stride

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the 'talk test' as a method to gauge exercise intensity?

Accepted Answer

If the client can speak comfortably, they are likely below VT1

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If the client can sing, intensity is too high

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If the client cannot speak at all, they are at or below VT1

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The talk test is not a valid intensity measure per NASM

Question 5

Which cardiorespiratory training stage uses intervals that take clients above VT2?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3

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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 4

Question 6

The primary benefit of low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardio for deconditioned clients is:

Accepted Answer

Safe aerobic base development with low injury risk

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Maximal EPOC effect

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High caloric burn in minimal time

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Rapid VO2 max improvement