Training And Impact On Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
What is cardiac hypertrophy?
A
The increase of the size of the heart muscle, allowing it beat more powerfully and send more blood around the body per beat (increased stroke volume).
2
Q
What is bradycardia?
A
Having a resting heart rate of less than 60bpm.
3
Q
What is an average person’s stroke volume compared to a trained athlete?
A
Average = 112ml
Trained = 130-180ml
4
Q
What does regular exercise do the the chambers of the heart (ventricles)?
A
It increases their size so they can pump more blood per beat (increased stroke volume).
