CV- ACSM Guidelines Flashcards
1
Q
frequency
A
3-5 days per week
-3 days if vigorous intensity
-5 days with moderate intensity
2
Q
light
(intensity, time)
A
30-39% HRR
less than 20 min
3
Q
moderate
(intensity, time, total time)
A
40-50% HRR
30-60 min
150 min or more per week
4
Q
mode
A
client specific
4
Q
vigorous
(intensity, time, total time)
A
60-85% HRR
20-60 min
75 min or more per week
5
Q
how many steps are recommended per day
A
7000
6
Q
progression
A
progress slowly otherwise client may back out
7
Q
for ACSM progression, what variable do we change
A
DURATION
-for beginners starting programs
-you can change any one of your variables as far as progression (frequency, intensity, duration) but duration is recommended
8
Q
how much should duration be increased
A
by 10% max
