Cardiovascular System

Question 1

Aspects of Blood Flow

• where does blood enter the heart?

etc

Answer 1

Blood enters the heart through the left atrium and flows out the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Deoxygenated blood returns through the Right atrium and out the right ventricle to get more oxygen from the lungs

Question 2

How to Calculate Heart Rate Max

Answer 2

HR Max = 220-age

Question 3

How to calculate Target Heart Rate

Answer 3

Target Heart Rate = (220-age) x percent

• use calculation for low range and high range to get optimal range your client should be training in.

Question 4

How to Calculate Heart Rate Reserve

Answer 4

Heart Rate Reserve = [(HRmax-resting heart rate) x percentage] + resting heart rate

Question 5

Cardiorespiratory Training Guide

Nonexerciser

Answer 5

• sedentary
• 1-4 workouts a week
• %HRMax = 55-64%
• HRR = 50-85%

Question 6

Cardiorespiratory Training Guide

Occassional Exerciser

Answer 6

• minimal activity
• 1-4 workouts per week
• % HRMax = 55-64%
• HRR = 50-85%
• 15-30mins of exercise

Question 7

Cardiorespiratory Training Guide

Recreational Exerciser

Answer 7

• Sporadic physical activity
• 3-5 workout per week
• % HR Max = 65-74%
• HRR = 50-85%
• 20-45mins of exercise

Question 8

Cardiorespiratory Training Guide

Committed Exerciser

Answer 8

• Regular moderate to vigorous activity, habitual
• 3-5 workouts
• % HRMax = 75-90%
• HRR = 50-85%
• 20- 60 mins of exercise

Question 9

Cardiorespiratory Training Guide

Dedicated Exerciser of Athlete

Answer 9

• Regular vigorous activity
• 3-5 workouts per week
• % HRMAx = 75-90%
• HRR = 50-85%
• 20 - 60 mins of exercise

Question 10

Difference between Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

Answer 10

Systolic = top number - Pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries as the heart contracts

Diastolic = the bottom number - pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries as the heart relaxes