Concepts of Cardiovascular Exercise

Question 1

If you have a fat loss/endurance goal, how much CV exercise is recommended / week

Answer 1

150 mins of moderate aerobic activity /week

Question 2

If you have a strength/hypertrophy goal, how much CV exercise is recommended / week

Answer 2

75 mins of vigorous aerobic activity / week

Question 3

What are some benefits to Cardiovascular Exercise

Answer 3

Improves energy levels (increase blood and oxygen flow), decreases stress/anxiety (endorphins released), improves mental activity (decrease in insulin and inflammation)

Question 4

What is the Karvonen Formula

Answer 4

Estimate target HR with consideration of HR reserve and resting HR

THR = [(HRmax - HRrest) x % intensity] + HRrest

Question 5

What is Atrophy

Answer 5

The wasting away or loss of muscle tissues

Question 6

What is Angiogensis

Answer 6

The development of new blood vessles

Question 7

What is Myoglobin

Answer 7

A protein in muscle cells that carries and stores oxygen