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Physiology of Training Chapter 13: Medical Clearance and Exercise Prescription

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Who should receive medical clearance as per the text?

Men over 40, women over 50, and anyone at any age with risk factors of CAD or cardiopulmonary disease (correct)

Anyone under 30

Men over 35

Women over 40

What is the purpose of identifying high risk factors and developing an appropriate exercise prescription?

To discourage people from exercising

To provide a baseline for changes in health (correct)

To increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD)

To lower blood pressure and body fat

What happens to the gains when overload is removed according to the text?

Gains are maintained even without exercise

Gains are lost when overload is removed (correct)

Gains increase rapidly

Gains remain the same

What is the principle of progression in training?

Overload should be increased periodically and gradually Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise is the training effect specific to?

Specific to the muscle fibers involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of diminishing returns in the context of training?

The amount of adaptations diminish as one becomes fitter, making it more difficult to gain benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable goal for a sedentary person at risk for premature chronic disease?

Adapting a moderately active lifestyle for important health benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal aerobic training volume for fitness in terms of caloric expenditure per week?

5,000 to 6,000 kcal Signup and view all the answers

When does most cardiovascular development occur during exercise?

Between 50% and 85% of VO2 MAX or heart rate reserve (HRR). Signup and view all the answers

How can the intensity of exercise be determined?

By finding the target heart rate (THR) range. Signup and view all the answers