Chapter 8 - Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training

Question 1

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Answer 1

The ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity.

Question 2

Integrated Cardiorespiratory Training

Answer 2

Cardiorespiratory training programs that systematically progress clients through various stages to achieve optimal levels of physiologic, physical, and performance adaptations by placing stress on the cardiorespiratory system.

Question 3

General Warm-up

Answer 3

Low-intensity exercise consisting of movements that do not necessarily relate to the more intense exercise that is to follow.

Question 4

Specific Warm-Up

Answer 4

Low-intensity exercise consisting of movements that mimic those that will be included in the more intense exercise that is to follow.

Question 5

Frequency

Answer 5

The number of training sessions in a given timeframe.

Question 6

Intensity

Answer 6

The level of demand that a given activity places on the body.

Question 7

Maximal Oxygen Consumption

Answer 7

The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion.

Question 8

Oxygen Uptake Reserve

Answer 8

The difference between resting and maximal or peak oxygen consumption.

Question 9

Ventilatory Threshold

Answer 9

The point during graded exercise in which ventilation increases disproportionately to oxygen uptake, signifying a switch from predominately aerobic energy production to anaerobic energy production.

Question 10

Time

Answer 10

The length of time an individual is engaged in a given activity.

Question 11

Type

Answer 11

The type or mode of physical activity that an individual is engaged in.

Question 12

Enjoyment

Answer 12

The amount of pleasure derived from performing a physical activity.

Question 13

Overtraining

Answer 13

Excessive frequency, volume, or intensity of training, resulting in fatigue (which is also caused by a lack of proper rest and recovery).