physiological factors

Question 1

what is aerobic capacity?

Answer 1

the ability to take in, transport and use 02 to sustain long periods of exercise

Question 2

what is vo2 max?

Answer 2

The max capacity of 02 we can take in, transport and consume b y the working muscles.

Question 3

what affects our vo2 max?

Answer 3

age, height, gender

Question 4

tests for aerobic fiteness

Answer 4

• 12 minute Cooper run
• Queens college step test
• direct gas analysis
• multi stage fitness test

Question 5

what are the 5 hr zones of psychological training?

Answer 5

50 - 60% - basic endurance for 20/40 mins
60 - 70% - targets for fat burning for 40/80 mins
70 - 80% - aerobic zone for 10/40 mins
80 - 90% - lactate threshold for 2/4 mins
90 - 100% - max performance capacity for 0/2 mins

Question 6

What are the 2 training methods for aerobic capacity?

Answer 6

Continuous training - low / moderate intensity for 20/80 mins eg swimming

HIIT - high intensity for 5 secs/ 8 mins eg running

Question 7

Aerobic capacity adaptations, what are the 4 systems

Answer 7

• respiratory system
• cardiovascular system
• musculo skeletal system
• metabolic function