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What is the primary benefit of having a higher VO2max?

  • Improved cardiovascular health and endurance (correct)
  • Increased ability to perform high-intensity anaerobic exercise
  • Enhanced muscle growth and strength
  • Faster recovery time after strenuous exercise

What is the most likely explanation for the reported VO2max of 93 in Lance Armstrong?

  • Use of performance-enhancing substances
  • Extensive high-intensity training focused on increasing VO2max
  • Efficient utilization of oxygen during exercise (economy of effort) (correct)
  • Exceptional genetic predisposition for high VO2max

If a runner has a higher VO2max than another runner, what does that mean for their ability to run a marathon?

  • The runner with a higher VO2max will not be able to finish the marathon.
  • The runner with a higher VO2max will likely be able to run faster for longer distances. (correct)
  • The runner with a higher VO2max will always win the marathon.
  • The runner with a higher VO2max will be more likely to experience muscle fatigue faster during the marathon.

What is the relationship between running economy and VO2max?

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How does exercise intensity impact oxygen uptake?

<p>Oxygen uptake initially increases linearly and then plateaus at a certain point. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the decline in VO2max in active individuals after age 25-30?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between anaerobic capacity and VO2max?

<p>The relationship between anaerobic capacity and VO2max is complex and not fully understood. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to estimating anaerobic capacity?

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What is the first step in determining the lactate threshold (LT) and onset of blood lactate accumulation (OBLA) using the provided data?

<p>Plot workload against blood lactate levels on a scatterplot. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a direct result of increased muscle myoglobin due to aerobic training?

<p>Enhanced oxygen storage within muscle cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the data provided, what is the subject's maxVO2 in L/min before applying the age correction factor?

<p>2.5 L/min (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A decrease in the Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) due to aerobic training indicates a greater reliance on what fuel source during exercise?

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What is the purpose of using an age correction factor (ACF) when calculating maxVO2?

<p>To account for differences in maxVO2 due to age. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the subject's age was 27, what would be the age correction factor (ACF) applied when calculating the maxVO2?

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Which of the following adaptations would primarily contribute to an increase in the lactate threshold as a result of aerobic training?

<p>Improved efficiency in the buffering of hydrogen ions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes would be most beneficial for an athlete performing repeated high intensity sprinting efforts?

<p>Increased activity of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject's maxVO2 in ml/kg/min, after applying the age correction factor?

<p>47.3 ml/kg/min (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of anaerobic training, what is the primary role of myokinase (MK)?

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What is the calculated Lactate Threshold (LT) expressed as a percentage of maxVO2 for the subject?

<p>72.1% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Following 8 weeks of training, which of the following represents the greatest percentage increase in activity in the anaerobic energy systems of skeletal muscle?

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What is the calculated OBLA expressed as a percentage of maxVO2 for the subject?

<p>46.8% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxygen uptake value, in L/min, at a workload of 75 watts, based on the provided data?

<p>1.2 L/min (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary outcome of the muscle fiber hypertrophy experienced after anaerobic training?

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Which of these adaptations of anaerobic training most directly contributes to a delay in muscular fatigue?

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In determining OBLA, what is the calculated oxygen uptake at a workload of 65 watts, using the provided data, prior to applying the age correction factor?

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If the subject's body weight was actually 60kg, and all other data remained the same, what would be the maxVO2 in ml/kg/min after applying the age correction factor?

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What does a higher lactate threshold (LT) in an athlete indicate?

<p>A higher capability to maintain a faster pace in endurance events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what percentage of VO2max can untrained individuals typically reach their lactate threshold (LT)?

<p>50% to 60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA)?

<p>Lactate levels rise to equal or exceed 4.0 mM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an elite athlete's lactate threshold (LT) compare to that of an untrained individual during exercise?

<p>Elite athletes may reach LT at 70% to 80% VO2max (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of OBLA in athletes during performance?

<p>It is a strong predictor of performance in aerobic exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Wingate anaerobic test?

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Which factor is NOT responsible for the increased EPOC after exercise?

<p>Increasing VO2 max during exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the lactate threshold (LT) usually expressed?

<p>As a percentage of maxVO2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood lactate concentration at low running speeds?

<p>It remains near resting values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a high lactate threshold indicate about an individual's endurance performance?

<p>Potential for better endurance performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to increased metabolic rates after intense exercise?

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What characterizes the transition from rest to exercise regarding oxygen deficit?

<p>Oxygen requirements exceed oxygen consumption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What typically indicates the point of rapid increase in blood lactate concentration?

<p>Lactate threshold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the caloric expenditure of a runner whose average oxygen uptake is 0.9 L/min during a 40-minute run with an RER of 0.95?

<p>180 kcal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of calorimetry directly measures heat production by the body?

<p>Direct calorimetry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As which of the following increases, does the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) also increase?

<p>Body surface area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical caloric requirement for normal daily activity in kcal/24 hr?

<p>1,800 to 3,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic rate reflects energy expenditure during rest?

<p>Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does an increase in lactic acid have on VO2 during exercise?

<p>Accelerates the increase in VO2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using doubly labeled water in energy expenditure studies?

<p>To determine metabolic rate over long periods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors decreases BMR as a person ages?

<p>Decreased fat-free mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a steady-state exercise, how quickly does VO2 typically stabilize?

<p>Within 1-2 minutes at low workloads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average caloric equivalence of an RER of 0.95?

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Flashcards

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

The amount of energy expended at rest, reflecting the energy needed for basic physiological functions like breathing, circulation, and brain activity.

Indirect Calorimetry

Estimates energy expenditure based on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.

Exercise Metabolic Rate (EMR)

The energy expenditure during physical activity, reflecting the energy needed for muscle contraction and other exercise-related processes.

Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER)

The ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed, providing insights into fuel utilization during energy production.

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Steady State

The point at which oxygen uptake plateaus during a sustained submaximal exercise, indicating a balance between energy demand and supply.

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Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2 max)

The maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can consume during exercise, reflecting their aerobic capacity.

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Doubly Labeled Water

A technique using isotopes of hydrogen and oxygen to measure long-term energy expenditure by tracking their diffusion and excretion.

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Metabolic Rate During Submaximal Exercise

The rate of energy expenditure during exercise increases proportionally to the intensity of the workout.

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Minimum Energy Requirement

The minimum energy needed for normal daily activities, typically ranging from 1,800 to 3,000 kcal per day.

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Impact of Fat-Free Mass on BMR

An increase in fat-free mass leads to an increase in basal metabolic rate.

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VO2max

The maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise.

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How is VO2max measured?

VO2max is expressed relative to body weight. For example, ml of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml · kg-1 · min-1).

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Oxygen deficit

Oxygen deficit is the difference between the oxygen required for a given exercise intensity and the actual oxygen consumption during that exercise.

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Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)

The amount of oxygen your body consumes after you finish exercising, exceeding what's normally needed at rest.

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Economy of Effort

The ability to use oxygen efficiently during exercise, resulting in less oxygen consumption at a given intensity.

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How to estimate anaerobic effort?

Exercise intensity can be estimated by measuring the oxygen deficit during a test.

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Specificity of training

Specificity of training refers to the concept that exercising in a specific way enhances performance in that specific activity.

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What is RER?

RER stands for Respiratory Exchange Ratio, which is the ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed during exercise. A lower RER indicates a greater reliance on fat as an energy source.

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Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA)

The point at which blood lactate levels start to rise significantly (above 4.0 mM), signifying the maximum sustainable exercise intensity for a prolonged period.

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Lactate Threshold (LT)

The percentage of maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) at which lactate threshold is reached.

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Max VO2 and Lactate Threshold Relationship

The ability to perform at a higher maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), often associated with a higher lactate threshold.

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Lactate Threshold

The point where the body's ability to remove lactate is exceeded, leading to an increase in blood lactate levels.

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Recovery from Exercise

The process of the body returning to its resting metabolic rate after exercise, indicated by changes in respiratory exchange ratio (RER) values.

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Factors Responsible for EPOC

The factors contributing to EPOC include rebuilding depleted ATP and PCr, clearing lactate, replenishing oxygen, removing CO2, and increased metabolic and respiratory rates due to temperature and hormone levels.

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High Lactate Threshold

The ability to maintain high-intensity exercise for extended periods without excessive lactate accumulation.

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Lactate Formation

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism that contributes to fatigue during exercise.

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Wingate Anaerobic Test

The ability to measure lactate accumulation in muscles through blood analysis, allowing for the estimation of lactate threshold (LT) for performance evaluation.

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Age Correction Factor (ACF)

Adjusts for the age of the individual to account for differences in physiological capacities.

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VO2max (ml/kg/min)

Expressed in milliliters of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight per minute.

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LT (Watts)

The workload at which the lactate threshold occurs, reflecting the energy expenditure at that particular point.

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OBLA (Watts)

The workload at which OBLA occurs, reflecting the energy expenditure at that specific point.

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LT % of Max VO2

Calculated by dividing the VO2 at LT by the VO2max and multiplying by 100.

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OBLA % of Max VO2

Calculated by dividing the VO2 at OBLA by the VO2max and multiplying by 100.

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Workload vs. Blood Lactate Graph

A scatter plot graph showing the relationship between workload (Watts) and blood lactate concentration (mmol/L) during exercise.

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Increased ATP and PC stores during anaerobic training

Anaerobic training leads to an increase in the storage of ATP and PC (phosphocreatine) within the muscles, providing more energy for short, intense bursts of activity.

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Enhanced Enzyme Activity in the ATP-PC System

Anaerobic training boosts the activity of enzymes involved in the ATP-PC system, which helps replenish ATP quickly for high-intensity efforts.

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Muscle Hypertrophy from Anaerobic Training

Anaerobic training leads to an increase in muscle fiber size (hypertrophy), which contributes to improvements in strength and power.

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Lactate Accumulation in Anaerobic Training

Anaerobic training involves exercise where the body's energy systems are taxed beyond the ability to use oxygen efficiently, leading to the accumulation of lactate.

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Improved Buffering Capacity

Anaerobic training leads to a better ability to buffer the acidity (H+) that accumulates in the muscle during intense exercise, delaying fatigue.

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Improved Fuel Utilization During Anaerobic Training

Anaerobic training enhances the fuel utilization efficiency of the body, resulting in a decrease in the respiratory exchange ratio (RER), indicating a shift towards fat burning.

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Increased Lactate Threshold in Anaerobic Training

Anaerobic training helps increase the lactate threshold, the point at which lactate buildup occurs during exercise, allowing athletes to push harder for longer.

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Improved Movement Efficiency with Anaerobic Training

Anaerobic training leads to improvements in movement efficiency, allowing athletes to perform tasks with less effort and energy expenditure.

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Study Notes

Energy Expenditure and Fatigue

  • Energy expenditure is measured using direct and indirect calorimetry.
  • Direct calorimetry measures heat production to estimate energy expenditure. Only 40% of the energy generated by carbohydrate and fat metabolism is used to produce ATP, the remaining 60% is lost as heat
  • Indirect calorimetry calculates energy expenditure from the ratio of CO2 produced and O2 consumed. This method is frequently used in metabolic carts.

Measuring Energy Use During Exercise

  • Calorimetric chambers are used in direct calorimetry. Heat generated within the subject is transferred to the air and walls of the chamber, measured via temperature change, and used to estimate metabolic rate.
  • Indirect calorimetry measures respiratory gas exchange (O2 uptake and CO2 production).
  • Respiratory exchange ratio (RER): The ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed.
    • RER = VCO2 / VO2
    • RER at rest is typically between 0.78 to 0.80.
    • RER of 0.70 indicates fat utilization.
    • RER of 1.00 indicates carbohydrate utilization.

RER: Determining Substrate Utilization

  • Carbohydrate:

    • C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + 38 ATP
    • RER = 1.00

  • Fat:

    • C16H32O2 + 23O2 → 16CO2 + 16H2O + 129 ATP
    • RER = 0.70

  • RER can be greater than 1.00 if there is hyperventilation or lactic acid production.

  • RER can be less than 0.70 if glucose is produced by protein or fats (gluconeogenesis).

Metabolic Rate

  • BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): The rate at which the body expends energy at rest. Also called resting metabolic rate (RMR).

  • EMR (Exercise Metabolic Rate): The rate at which the body expends energy during exercise.

  • Factors affecting BMR/RMR:

    • Muscle mass
    • Surface area
    • Age
    • Body temperature
    • Psychological Stress
    • Hormones (thyroxine, epinephrine)
    • Sex

Metabolic Rate During Exercise

  • Assessing maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max):
    • The maximal capacity for oxygen consumption by the body during maximal exertion.
    • Single best measurement of cardio-respiratory endurance aerobic fitness.
    • Generally expressed relative to body weight (ml/kg/min).
    • Declines with age.
    • Increases with physical training.

Metabolic Rate During Submaximal Exercise

  • Increases in direct proportion to the increase in exercise intensity.
  • Steady state reflects a balance between the energy required by working muscles and ATP production via aerobic metabolism.
  • Linear increase in VO2 uptake with power output.
  • Lactic acid will increase at a certain exercise intensity.

Maximal Oxygen Uptake

  • VO2 max is a crucial measure of cardiovascular fitness.
  • Elite athletes often have high VO2 max values but not everyone has the same level.

Economy of Effort

  • Runner B used less oxygen than Runner A, despite having the same VO2 max.
  • This suggests better running form, training specificity, or possibly lower body weight, allowing Runners to use fewer metabolic resources during exercise.

Estimating Anaerobic Effort

  • Excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC): Examining excess oxygen consumption after exercise (oxygen debt).
  • Oxygen deficit test: Calculated as the difference between the oxygen required for a given exercise intensity and the actual oxygen consumption.
  • Methods to estimate the lactate threshold (LT): Measuring lactate accumulation in muscles via blood analysis.

Lactate Threshold

  • The point at which blood lactate begins to accumulate above resting levels during exercise.
  • Expressing LT as a percentage of VO2 max is a critical aspect for endurance performance assessment
  • High lactate threshold suggests a higher capacity for endurance exercise.
  • Low threshold suggest faster fatigue.

Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA)

  • Is the region where blood lactate begins to increase above levels of 4mM.

Summary - Aerobic Training

  • Aerobic training benefits skeletal muscle fibres.
  • Enhances capillary supply in muscle.
  • Increases muscle myoglobin..
  • Enhances oxidative enzymes.
  • Improves fuel utilization (decreasing RER).

Summary- Anaerobic Training

  • Improves anaerobic performance by enhancing energy systems.
  • Increase ATP/PC Stores.
  • Improves efficiency of movement.
  • Delays fatigue through improved buffering capacity.

Aerobic Training and Capillary Supply

  • Aerobic training augments the capillary supply surrounding muscle fibers, improving O2 and nutrient delivery to the muscle tissues.

Aerobic Training and Myoglobin Content

  • Myoglobin plays a vital role in oxygen transport within muscle tissues.
  • Aerobic training increases myoglobin content within muscle fibers, especially oxidative muscle fibres.

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