16 Questions
What are the components of a Medical Clearance?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) screening, physical examination, and exercise ECG
Who are the recipients of Medical Clearance according to the text?
Men over 40, women over 50, and anyone, any age, who has risk factors of CAD or cardiopulmonary disease
What is the principle of training known as 'overload'?
Training at a level beyond which the system is normally accustomed
What happens when the overload is removed in the principle of 'reversibility'?
Gains are lost
What is the principle of training known as 'specificity'?
Training effect being specific to the muscle fibers involved
What does the principle of 'progression' suggest regarding overload?
Overload should be increased periodically and gradually
What is the principle of diminishing returns in relation to fitness?
The amount of adaptations diminish as a person gets fitter
What is the ideal aerobic training volume for fitness in terms of caloric expenditure per week?
5000-6000 kcal per week
At what intensity does most cardiovascular development occur during endurance training?
Between 50% and 85% of VO2 MAX
How is the intensity of exercise determined using the direct method for maximal Graded Exercise Test (GXT)?
By measuring VO2 and corresponding HR
What represents a more attainable goal for a sedentary person at risk for premature chronic disease?
Adopting a moderately active lifestyle
What are the components of cardiovascular endurance exercise prescription?
Intensity, mode, duration, frequency
What are the goals of cardiovascular endurance exercise for middle-aged individuals?
Prevent back pain and retain muscle mass
What type of training helps generate aerobic benefits through repeated bouts of short, high-intensity performance?
Aerobic interval training
How can training intensity be monitored during exercise?
By checking pulses during exercise
What is the most important component of cardiovascular endurance training?
Intensity
Learn about the process of obtaining medical clearance for exercise, including identifying high-risk factors, developing exercise prescriptions, and understanding the importance of knowing blood pressure, body fat, and blood lipid values. This chapter provides valuable information on screening for coronary artery disease, conducting physical examinations, and performing exercise ECGs for individuals over 40 (men) and 50 (women).
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