D3 - The Paradox of the Aerobic Prescription

Question 1

What approach do coaches not use to improve VO2 max and athlete performance according to the text?

Answer 1

Coaches do not use ACSM recommendations

Question 2

According to Selye

Answer 2

what must occur for adaptation and fitness improvement to happen?

Question 3

How is VO2 max challenged in low to moderate running?

Answer 3

With low to moderate running

Question 4

What are the two facets mentioned in the text related to endurance and stamina?

Answer 4

The two facets are endurance (oxygen) and stamina (energy).

Question 5

What is the intended purpose of long-slow distance work in conventional training?

Answer 5

Long-slow distance work is intended to improve cardiovascular efficiency and VO2 max.

Question 6

Why is long-slow distance running considered energy substrate depleting in nature?

Answer 6

Long-slow distance running depletes glycogen stores

Question 7

What is the important effect of interval training according to the text?

Answer 7

Exceeding oxygen consumption capacity is the important effect of interval training.

Question 8

What is the driving force of VO2 max according to the text?

Answer 8

The uptake and utilization of oxygen in the muscle is the driving force of VO2 max.

Question 9

In which pathway are intervals done

Answer 9

and why are they important?

Question 10

What does the text suggest is the realm of glycolytic metabolism?

Answer 10

Intervals are done in the realm of glycolytic metabolism.