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?

<p>Overload should be increased periodically and gradually (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise is the training effect specific to?

<p>Specific to the muscle fibers involved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The amount of adaptations diminish as one becomes fitter, making it more difficult to gain benefits. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Adapting a moderately active lifestyle for important health benefits. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5,000 to 6,000 kcal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does most cardiovascular development occur during exercise?

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

How can the intensity of exercise be determined?

<p>By finding the target heart rate (THR) range. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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