Cardiovascular Fitness Flashcards
Define Cardiovascular fitness?
Elevating your heart rate to 120 - 170bpm for 30+ minutes through exercise.
What is Aerobic exercise?
Continuous exercising for long periods of time.
What is Anaerobic exercise?
A sort intense burst of exercise.
What is the formula for THR?
(220 - age) x 0.6 or more
What is the target heart rate range for a high school aged human during cardio?
120-170bpm
What is maximum heart rate?``
220 - age
How many days per week minimally should your exercise withing your THR?
2 - 3 days per week
How many minutes minimally should you workout during on workout session?
30 minutes
What are some benefits of doing cardiovascular exercise?
Produces HDL (good Cholesterol), improved digestion, increases metabolism, strengthens immune system, makes the heart more efficient