Thresholds of Training Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it important for people to train in the training thresholds?
A
Thresholds set levels for people to train at that are effective but still safe.
2
Q
What could happen if you train above your training threshold?
A
You could get injured
3
Q
What is my aerobic target zone?
A
60-80% of your maximum heart rate
4
Q
What is my anaerobic training threshold?
A
80-90% of your maximum heart rate
5
Q
How do you work out your maximum heart rate?
A
220 - your age
6
Q
What is anaerobic training?
A
Training with no air
7
Q
What is Aerobic training?
A
Training with air
8
Q
What is the process of the Karvonen formula?
A
Work out your RHR (46BPM)
Work out your maximum heart rate (220-15=205)
MHR - RHR (205-46=159)
60% = 159X0.6=95.4
80% = 159X0.8=127.2
\+RHR 95.4+46=141.4
127.2+46=173.2
