Assessing aerobic fitness Flashcards
list the pro’s of maximal aerobic testing
- classify aerobic fitness of client
- use data for accurate exercise prescriptions
- determine possible symtoms at higher intensities
- recommended before starting a moderate-vig. intensity exercise program
- recommended for elite athletes- principle of specificity
list the pro’s of submaximal aerobic testing
- can be used on general pop.
list the cons of maximal aerobic testing
- require medical monitoring
- best measure for aerobic function not performance
list the cons of submaximal aerobic testing
- less accurate than maximal testing
what is the calculation for relative VO2 max
absolute VO2 x 1000ml/weight (kg).
Explain the anaerobic alatic system & fuel
does not directly use O2, high power & low capacity- uses creatine phosphate
explain the anaerobic latic system and its fuel
moderate power, used for <2min energy- uses glucose for fuel
explain the aerobic system and its fuel
(krebs cycle): high capacity (2+ min) & low power, uses glucose, FA & ketones.
ETC: Highest capacity (2min-60 min), lowest power, uses glucose & FA
how does skeletal muscle obtain it’s fatty acids for metabolism?
- FFA in blood
- stored triglycerides in muscle (lipolysis)
The amount of energy expended during a task depends on what? (2)
- VO2 max
- the nutrient mix being metabolized
what does aerobic fitness testing measure?
- the ability to consume oxygen to perform exercise
- the ability to consume oxygen to perform maximal exercise
define oxygen consumption (VO2)
the volume of O2 used by the body under given conditions
define VO2 max
max volume of oxygen one can consume during exhausting exercise or max rate of O2 utilization of muscle during exercise.
increase in power output but no equal amount of O2 consumption (the graph line plateaus or decreases)
Define absolute VO2
total volume of O2 taken into the body
(this is a function of muscle mass [more muscle mass=more volume of O2 used]). Used in high performance.
define relative O2
volume of O2 taken into the body relative to body weight (this is a function of your muscle fibre types & genetics [increase type 1 fibre types=increase ability of O2 used relative to body]). Used in general pop.