CV- Measures of Intensity Flashcards
what does exercise intensity determine
what adaptations will occur
relative intensity (directly related to physiology)
based off individual’s maximum capability of work (therefore relative to the individual)
examples of relative intensity (directly related to physiology)
-%HR max
-%VO2 max
-%HRR
relative intensity (indirectly related to physiology)
based off individual’s maximum capability of work, not directly measured by physiologic markers
examples of relative intensity (indirectly related to physiology)
-RPE
-modified RPE
-OMNI scale
-talk test
-counting talk test
absolute intensity
general measurement of intensity applied to anyone, independent of any factors
examples of absolute intensity
-speed
-grade
-METs
-VO2
-HR
-watts
-kgm/min
to use absolute intensity, what must be done
it must be measured in an assessment or properly calculated with an estimation equation
-ex: ACSM metabolic equation
what has superior validity for intensity + should be used if possible
monitoring HR
talk test
monitors intensity by having the client recite a standard sentence to themselves during exercise (many people use pledge of allegiance)
talk test- light exercise
if the client can go through the entire sentence without getting out of breath, they’re doing LIGHT exercise
talk test- moderate exercise
if the client has to stop multiple times to regain their breath to finish the sentence, they’re doing MODERATE exercise
talk test- vigorous exercise
if the client can only get out a couple of words before getting out of breath, they’re doing VIGOROUS exercise
counting talk test
take a maximal breath in + count out loud at your usual talking pace, saying “1-one thousand, 2-one thousand, 3-one thousand, etc…”
-try to count as high as possible before taking another breath
-do NOT hold your breath when performing this test
counting talk test is prescribed based off what
% of CTT total number
