Ch. 18 Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training

Question 1

maximal aerobic power

Answer 1

VO2 max

Question 2

lactate threshold

Answer 2

that speed of movement or percentage of vo2 max at which a specific blood lactate concentration is observed or the point at which blood lactate concentration begins to increase above resting levels

Question 3

maximal lactate steady state

Answer 3

another term that often appears in the aerobic endurance training literature

Question 4

exercise economy

Answer 4

the measure of the energy cost of activity at a given exercise velocity

Question 5

exercise mode

Answer 5

refers to the specific activity performed by the athlete

Question 6

frequency

Answer 6

refers to the number of training sessions conducted per day or per week

Question 7

overload

Answer 7

needed to induce the desired physiological adaptations

Question 8

functional capacity

Answer 8

also called heart rate reserve

Question 9

ratings of perceived exertion (RPE)

Answer 9

used to regulate intensity during aerobic endurance training

Question 10

duration

Answer 10

refers tot he length of time of the training session

Question 11

pace/tempo training

Answer 11

employs an intensity at or slightly higher than race competition intensity

Question 12

interval training

Answer 12

involves exercise at an intensity close to vo2 max

Question 13

repetition training

Answer 13

conducted at intensities greater than vo2 max with the work intervals typically lasting between 30 and 90 seconds

Question 14

Fartlek training

Answer 14

a combination of several of the various types of training

Question 15

off-season

Answer 15

base training

Question 16

cross-training

Answer 16

a mode of training that can be used to maintain general conditioning in athletes during periods of reduced training due to injury or during recovery from a training cycle

Question 17

detraining

Answer 17

occurs when the athlete reduces the training duration or intensity or stops train gin altogether due to a break in the training program, injury, or illness

Question 18

tapering

Answer 18

an important component of the training program as aerobic endurance athletes prepare for major competition