Cardio Training Flashcards
Zone 2
Moderate to vigorous: HR between VT1 to just below VT2
Unsure if he can talk comfortably
Zone 3
Vigorous to very vigorous: HR at or above VT2
Can’t talk
Moderate intensity
At least 30 min 5 days/week
Vigorous intensity exercise
20-25 min
Minimum 3 days/ week
Total of 75 minutes
Overweight or obese exercise plan
50-60 minutes of moderate intensity
Five to seven days / week
RPE OF 7
Very very light
RPE of 13
Somewhat hard
RPE of 17
Very hard
RPE of 19
Very very hard
Recommend exercise intensity for sedentary: no habitual activity, extremely deconditioned. %MHR
57-67%
Minimal activity: no exercise, poor / fair fitness classification %MHR
64-74%
Sporadic activity: moderately to mildly deconditioned. Fair/average fitness class %MHR
74-84%
Habitual physical activity: regular moderate to vigorous intensity. %MHR
80-91%
High amounts of habitual activity. Good/excellent fitness class. %MHR
84-94%
How long does warm up & cool down last?
5-10 minutes of lighter exercise