Exercise As Medicine Flashcards
The rate of energy expended during an activity to the rate of energy expended at rest
MET
1 MET equals
An oxygen uptake of 3.5 mL/kg/min
MET at sleeping is
1
The maximum ability of the body to utilize oxygen
VO2 max
The heart rate when the heart is working at its maximum
= 220-age
Rating of perceived exertion
6-20 (12-13 is the average in moderate intensity exercise)
The HR max in moderate intensity exercise is
64-76
The VO2 max in moderate intensity exercise is
46-63
The absolute intensity in moderate exercise is
3 - 5.9
The relative intensity in vigorous exercise is
70 - 84
The percentage of TG reduction as an effect of moderate weight loss
44.8%
Physical inactivity in males
60.7%
Physical inactivity in females
74.9
Regular exercise reduces hypertension by
6-7 mmHg
Exercise prevents up to …….risk of developing hypertension
25%
Physical inactivity increases the risk of stroke by
3 times
Each group of muscles should be trained at least
2-3 times per week