Short Term Effects Flashcards
1
Q
What is muscle fatigue
A
When you exercise your muscles can feel weak,painful and tired
2
Q
What is recovery rate
A
The time it takes for your heart rate to recover back to your resting heart rate after exercise
3
Q
What is stroke volume
A
Is the amount of blood pumped by the heart during each beat
4
Q
What is a short term effect on the heart
A
When someone trains regularly their heart becomes more efficient and the stroke volume increases. Therefore heart rate decreases as the same amount of blood is being pumped around in less beats
5
Q
Why does breathing rate increase
A
When you exercise you body produces more carbon dioxide which needs to be cleared with oxygen. Therefore breathing rate needs to increase
