Cardiorespiratory Training Methods

Question 1

Stage Training

Answer 1

progressive cardio training that ensures continual adaptation and minimizes the risk of overtraining and injury.

Question 2

stage 1

Answer 2

used to improve cardio for apparently healthy sedentary individuals.
• Uses HR zone 1.
• Start slowly, work up to 30-60 minutes of exercise.

Question 3

stage 2

Answer 3

for individuals with low-to-moderate cardio fitness who are ready to train at higher intensities.
• Uses HR zone 2 intervals, with zone 1 for recovery.
• 1 minute in zone 2, 3 minutes in zone 1 (1:3 work/rest ratio).
• Progress using 1:2 and eventually 1:1 work-to-rest ratios.

Question 4

stage 3

Answer 4

for advanced exercisers with moderately high cardio fitness levels; increases capacity of energy systems needed at the Power Level.
• Uses HR zones 1, 2, and 3.
• Once per week is adequate, with Stage II and Stage I days needed to avoid overtraining