Aerobic Capacity and VO2 Max

Question 1

Aerobic Capacity

Answer 1

The ability of the body to inspire, transport and utilise oxygen to perform sustained amounts of aerobic capacity

Question 2

Factors affect Aerobic Capacity

Answer 2

Respiratory systen
Cardiovascular system
Muscular system

Question 3

VO2 Max

Answer 3

Maximum volume of oxygen inspired transported and utilised per minute during exxhauustivwe exercise

Measured in ml/kg/min

Question 4

Untrained vs TRained

Answer 4

UN - 50-60% of VO2 max before fatiguing
Trained - excess of 85% of VO2 max

Question 5

Affecting Factors of VO2 Max - Physiological makeup

Answer 5

The greater the efffiencey of the respirarartory, cardiovascular system and muscle cells to inspire, transport and utilise oxygen the greater the VO2 max

As strong repirartory muscle -inspire more air

Increase in SV and Q

Question 6

Age

Answer 6

From the early 20s VO2 Max declines approximately 1% per year

Question 7

Gender

Answer 7

women have 15-30% lower VO2 max then men

Question 8

Training

Answer 8

Aerobic training will increase by 10 - 20% and can maintain while ageing