Class 11 - Aerobic Training Flashcards
Average decline of about __% per decade in Vo2 max from age 25-65.
10% -> equates to 5 ml/kg/min
Vo2 max can be improved by __% in women in their __& __’s after ____ weeks of exercise training.
15-17%
80 & 90’s
24-32 weeks
What is the energy cost of dressing and undressing?
2-3 METS
Or 7-10.5 ml/kg/min
What percent of VO2 max can be undressing in frail 80 yrs old?
50-70%
What are the 4 direct benefits of AET?
Prevents:
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
What is the indirect benefit of AET?
Prevents Osteoporosis
Exercise based cardiac rehab results in __-___% lower death rate.
20-25%
T/F: in frailer OA, AET plays a bigger role in disease prevention rather than symptom alleviation.
False, vice versa
What are the 4 benefits of AET in frail OA
- Counter age related physiological changes
- Control chronic diseases
- Maximize psychological health
- Preserve ability to complete ADLs
What are the 5 principles of AET for OA?
- Specificity and interval training
- Overload
- Functional relevance
- Challenge
- Accommodation
What are the parameters of Hiit?
Periods of max effort (above 80% HRmax) followed hybrecovery period (greater than or equal 40-50% HRmax)
Which conditions is medical clearance needed for HIIT? (5)
- Smokers
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Abnormal cholesterol
- Obesity
T/F: it is not necessary to establish a base fitness level before starting HIIT.
False
What is the main advantages of interval training for OA? (3)
- They can work harder with greater levels of comfort
- More realistic to energy demands
- Works well with varied fitness levels
Define continuous training
More than 6 min of uninterrupted activity
T/F: a person must improve on aerobic capacity before starting anaerobic activity?
True