Monitoring Intensity Flashcards
Target Heart Rate (THR) - Definition
Number of beats per minute that indicate appropriate exercise intensity levels for each individual
Talk Test - Definition
A method for measuring exercise intensity using observation of respiration effort and the ability to talk while exercising
Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE) - Definition
A scale that provides a standard means for evaluating a participant’s perception of exercise effort.
Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE) - Developer
Swedish psychologist, Gunnar Borg
Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE) - Number Ranges
Originally 6-20, now 0-10
Dyspnea Scale - Definition
A subjective 4-point scale that reflects an individual’s perception of the difficulty of breathing during physical activity
Dyspnea Scale - Number Definitions - 1
mild difficulty
Noticed by exerciser but not observer
Dyspnea Scale - Number Definitions - 4
severe difficulty
forces exerciser to stop exercising
Teaching with Self-Responsibility - 1 of 3
Be descriptive about perceived exertion during the workout
Teaching with Self-Responsibility - 2 of 3
Demonstrate High, Med, and Low options
Teaching with Self-Responsibility - 3 of 3
Teach at moderate intensity, while showing options
“art” of group fitness
Sedentary - Definition
Doing or requiring much sitting; minimal activity
Pulse Rate - Definition
The wave of pressure in the arteries that occurs each tim the heart beats.
Pulse Rate - Place Markers - 1 of 3
Carotid Pulse
Pulse Rate - Place Markers - 2 of 3
Radial Pulse
Pulse Rate - Place Markers - 3 of 3
Temporal Pulse
Carotid Pulse - Placement
2 fingers on the side of the larynx
Carotid Pulse - Considerations (2 total)
- If you press too hard, heart rate will decrease and/or blood will decrease to the brain
- Don’t press on both at the same time
Radial Pulse - Placement
2 fingers on the wrist in line with the thumb
Temporal Pulse - Placement
2 fingers on the left or right temple
Intensity Methods - Kickboxing and Aquatic Fitness
RPE or talk test
Intensity Methods - Indoor Cycling
HR or talk test
Intensity Methods - Equipment Based
HR, RPE, or talk test
Steady-State Exercise - Definition
A state of aerobic exercise in which the intensity remains consistent, as opposed to alternating between higher and lower intensities
Target Heart Rate (THR) - Standard deviation
Standard deviation of 12 BPM with older formulas
Target Heart Rate (THR) - Equation
% of maximal heart rate (MHR)
Maximal Heart Rate (MHR) - Definition
the highest heart rate a person can attain
Maximal Heart Rate (MHR) - Old Equation
MHR = 220-age