Ch 3. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training Flashcards
1
Q
Why is determining exercise intensity so important?
A
It is a crucial part of determining overload (needed for supercompensation)
2
Q
What is the FITT acronym ?
A
F= frequency I= intensity T= time T= type
3
Q
__ days a week of vigorous exercise OR ___ days a week of moderate exercise is effective
A
3 days a week of vigorous exercise, 5 days a week of vigorous exercise (or, combine the two intensities)
4
Q
If you are new to exercise, how can you introduce it and minimize injury?
A
keep the intensity low/moderate but increase frequency (++ increase total weekly volume)
