Measuring Intensities Flashcards
1
Q
What is intensity?
A
> how hard you work
percentage of functional intensity (VO2 max)
2
Q
What is the percentage of one rep max?
A
1 rep max = the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift in a single repetition
3
Q
What are the issues of using 1RM to measure intensity?
A
> can cause injury
may need an estimation
can be limited by equipment
can encourage poor technique
4
Q
What is the RPE/Borg scale?
A
> rate of perceived exertion
how hard you feel like your body is working
subjectively rated 6-20
simple and fee to use
5
Q
What is percentage of functional threshold?
A
> the highest physical intensity that an athlete can sustain for approximately 1 hour
test on Watt smart bike
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