Questions and Answers
What is the criterion measure or gold standard of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Directly measured maximal oxygen uptake, VO2 Max
For coronary heart disease screening and classification purposes, what minimal intensity should be attained during a GXT?
85% of age-predicted max HR
What is an indication to terminate a GXT before the client reaches the predetermined end point?
Failure of HR to increase with increasing workload
What distance do the most widely used field tests to estimate VO2 max that involve running or walking cover?
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Exercise volume can be quantified as calories/week of energy expenditure. The ACSM recommends a minimal aerobic exercise volume of ______ kcal/week.
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Maximum contraction of a muscle group at a constant velocity throughout the entire range of joint motion defines which muscle action?
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The ability of a muscle group to exert submaximal force for extended periods of time defines what?
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Hand grip dynamometers can be used to assess what?
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Which two exercises are included in the senior fitness tests to assess functional muscular fitness of older adults (60-94)?
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For optimal strength gains, the recovery time between workouts of the same muscle group should be?
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For optimal strength gains, each muscle group should be trained how often?
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Exercising the agonistic and antagonistic muscle groups consecutively without rest is termed a what?
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Static stretching is the preferred style of warmup before engaging in aerobic exercise.
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Talk tests are related to Tvent and have been validated as a method for assessing cardiorespiratory exercise intensity.
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The greatest conditioning improvements occur in the first 6-8 weeks of an aerobic exercise program.
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For those in the improvement stage of aerobic training, it is recommended that exercise duration or frequency be increased before attempting to increase intensity.
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Study Notes
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- The criterion measure for cardiorespiratory fitness is directly measured maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max) using a metabolic cart.
Coronary Heart Disease Screening
- During a graded exercise test (GXT), a minimal intensity of 85% of age-predicted maximum heart rate should be achieved.
GXT Termination Indicators
- A key indication to stop a GXT is if the heart rate fails to increase despite the increasing workload.
VO2 Max Estimation
- The most widely used field tests for estimating VO2 max involve running or walking distances between 1-1.5 miles.
Aerobic Exercise Volume
- The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends a minimal aerobic exercise volume of 1,000 kcal/week.
Muscle Action Types
- Isokinetic muscle action is defined as the maximum contraction of a muscle group at a constant velocity throughout the full range of joint motion.
Muscular Endurance
- Muscular endurance refers to the ability of a muscle group to exert submaximal force over extended periods.
Hand Grip Dynamometry
- Hand grip dynamometers assess both static muscular strength and static muscular endurance.
Senior Fitness Tests
- Senior fitness tests for functional muscular fitness include the arm curl and the 30-second chair stand for older adults aged 60-94.
Strength Training Recovery
- For optimal strength gains, a recovery period of 48 hours is recommended between workouts targeting the same muscle group.
Frequency of Muscle Training
- Each muscle group should be trained 2-3 days per week for effective strength gains.
Superset Definition
- A superset involves exercising agonistic and antagonistic muscle groups consecutively without rest.
Stretching Techniques
- Static stretching is not preferred as a warm-up before aerobic exercise; dynamic stretching is recommended.
Talk Test Validation
- Talk tests have been validated as a method for assessing cardiorespiratory exercise intensity in relation to the ventilatory threshold (Tvent).
Conditioning Improvements Timeline
- The greatest conditioning improvements typically occur within the first 6-8 weeks of an aerobic exercise program.
Improvement Stage Recommendations
- For individuals in the improvement stage of aerobic training, it's advisable to increase exercise duration or frequency before ramping up intensity.
ACSM Intensity Recommendations
- The ACSM emphasizes appropriate exercise intensity levels as part of training guidelines.
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