Aerobic Exercise Flashcards
What is physical activity?
Bodily movement that is
Produced by contraction of muscles
Uses energy
What is physical fitness?
Attributes that people possess or achieve that relate to performance of physical activity
What is aerobic exercise?
Exercise designed to increase cardio fitness
Uses oxygen
What is exercise?
Planned
Structured
Repetitive
Done for physical effect
How would you assess lung performance?
Breathing pattern
Respiratory rate
Auscultation
Before and after exercise
12-16 is normal rate
How would you assess blood performance?
Blood tests
Pulse oximetry - measure how much haemoglobin is saturated in oxygen
How would you assess heart performance?
Heart rate/rhythm
Before and after exercise
220 - age
How would you assess capillary performance?
Blood pressure
How would you assess muscle performance?
BORG of perceived exertion 0-20
Functional tests
How would you assess brain performance?
Biophychosocial approach
What is the FITT principle?
FREQUENCY - 3/5 times a week
INTENSITY - overload or moderate
TIME - 20-60 min of continuous exercise a day
TYPE - rhythmical, varied,
What benefits does exercise have?
Increase oxygen uptake Increase lipolysis Cardiac hypertrophy Decrease blood pressure Increase blood flow Psychological boost - endorphins Maintain function Reduce complications
What factors may limit exercise?
Breathlessness Fear Avoidance Reconditioning Inactivity Loss of confidence Social isolation Disability
What are the 5 R’s of progression and regression?
Rate Resistance ROM Recovery Repetition
What reasons are there for exercising someone that’s unwell?
Move secretions - reduce infections Circulate blood - reduce DVT Strengthen heart Increase metabolic rate Reduce pressure ulcers Prevent depression Increase bowel movement Decrease atrophy
