Cardiovascular Training Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 foundational principles in exercise prescription?
A
- Overload
- Specificity
- Reversibility
- Individuality
2
Q
When do you conduct an assessment?
A
- Before starting an exercise program
- During pre-season
- Return from injury
- Barrier task to making a team
3
Q
What are the outcomes of a CV asseessment?
A
- Measurement of VO2 max
- Measurement/ estimation of fitness
- Measurement/est of HR max
4
Q
What are the forms of CV testing?
A
Maximal vs submaximal
- Incremental (graded) vs Steady-state
5
Q
What intensity should you aim for when prescribing aerobic exercise?
A
HR: 55-90% max HR
Borg: 13-16
6
Q
How often should you train?
A
3-5x/week
Little benefit more than 5x week
7
Q
What duration to train for?
A
- Relative to sports
e. g. marathon runner vs basketball player
8
Q
What are ways to progress aerobic exercise?
A
- Increase intensity, duration, change type
9
Q
What are ways to regress aerobic exercise?
A
- Lower impact
- Slower pace
- Remove component
