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Pulmonary Diffusion

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The process whereby oxygen is taken in via the lungs to the blood, and carbon dioxide is diffused from the blood to the lungs

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Vasoconstriction

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The procees whereby blood vessels narrow their diameter as a response to a decreased demand for oxygen delivery to muscle tissue

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Vasodilation

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The process whereby blood vessels increase their diameter as a response to an increased demand for oxygen delivery to muscle tissue

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Lactate Inflection Point (LIP)

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The point beyond which a given exercise intensity or power output cannot be maintained by an athlete

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Systolic Blood Pressure

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Blood pressure recorded as blood is ejected during the contraction phase of the heart cycle. It is the higher of the two blood pressure values

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Systolic Blood Pressure

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Blood pressure recorded as blood is ejected during the contraction phase of the heart cycle. It is the higher of the two blood pressure values

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Venous Return

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Venous return is the rate of blood flow back to the heart.

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Maximum Heart Rate

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The highest heart rate value achieved in an all out effort to the point of exhaustion

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Vo2 Max

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the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise.

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Redistribution of Blood Flow

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Immediately after the onset of exercise there is a redistribution of blood flow throughout the body. Increase in blood flow to the active muscles, reduction in blood flow to the non vital organs in order to meet greater demands.

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