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highest O2 consumption or exercise intensity achieved with _ 1.0 mM increase in blood lactate concentration above the pre-exercise level.

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Lactate threshold if often used as a marker of what

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anaerobic threshold

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in untrained and trained athlete VO2max typically begin at

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untrained: 50% to 60%
trained: 70% to 80%

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what is onset blood lactate

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is the exercise intensity at which the concentration of lactate in the blood reaches 4.0 mM.

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what is maximal lactate steady state

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is defined as the exercise intensity where maximal lactate production is equal to maximal lactate clearance within the body.

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what is consider to be the better indicator of aerobic endurance performance between VO2 max, LT and maximal lactate steady state

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maximal lactate steady state

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An improvement in exercise economy
can enhance

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maximal aerobic power & lactate threshold.

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Factors That Affect Exercise Economy During Cycling

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Body mass, Cycling velocity, and Aerodynamic positioning.

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Better aerobic endurance performers have a slightly shorter/longer stride length & greater/lesser stride frequency compared to less successful performers.

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shorter
greater

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At high exercise intensities ≥ 70% VO2max
what is the fuel source

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CHO than fat

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in trained aerobic endurance athlete what is the energy contribution

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At any given intensity, the fat contribution to energy production > less trained athletes

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Major benefit from the ability to use more fat as a fuel source

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Conservation of muscle & liver glycogen.

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Potential limitation during prolonged exercise

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CHO availability

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Carbohydrate ingestion during exercise improve what

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Improves aerobic endurance performance in events lasting > 60 min

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which muscle fibers are predominant in elite aerobic endurance athletes.

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are predominant in elite aerobic endurance athletes.

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characteristic type I muscle fibers

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are predominant in elite aerobic endurance athletes.
have a high capacity for aerobic metabolism.
have a high mitochondrial density & oxidative enzyme capacity.
appear to be critical for aerobic endurance athletes.

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To improve aerobic endurance performance
select activities that mimic as closely as possible to

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the movement pattern employed in competition.

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training depend on

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an interaction of exercise intensity & duration,
the athlete’s training status, &
the specific sport season.

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The regulation of exercise intensity:
is critical to what

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success of each training session & ultimately the entire program

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The most accurate methods for regulating exercise intensity are:

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to monitor O2 consumption during exercise to determine its % VO2max, &
to periodically measure [blood lactate] to determine the relationship to the lactate threshold.

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The most accurate methods for regulating exercise intensity are:

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to monitor O2 consumption during exercise to determine its % VO2max, &
to periodically measure [blood lactate] to determine the relationship to the lactate threshold.

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Most accurate means of regulating intensity using heart rate

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Determine the specific HR associated with the desired %VO2max, or
Determine the HR associated with the lactate threshold.
Both require lab testing.

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Less accurate means of regulating intensity with heart rate

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Karvonen Method
Percentage MHR Method

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what can be used to accurately regulate intensity when there are changes in fitness level.

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rating of perceived exertion

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is rating of perceived exertion A valid monitoring tool of aerobic exercise intensity.
yes
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why does power measuring device is used in cycling
because metabolic rate is closely related to mechanical power production.
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what power measuring device allow
Allows reproducible intensity efforts, which are independent of environmental conditions. unlike other methods of regulating aerobic exercise intensity such as HR, RPE, & training velocity.
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each week of training. Typically, exercise frequency, intensity, or duration should not increase more than _% each week
10%
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When it is no longer feasible to increase either frequency or duration of exercise, only what can be manipulated
intensity
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what are the disadvantage of low, slow distance training
Does not stimulate the neurological patterns that are required during a competitive race. May result in adaptations in muscle fibers that are not used in competition.
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purpose of pace/tempo training
To stress the athlete at a specific intensity & improve energy production from both aerobic & anaerobic metabolism.
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2 Types of Pace/Tempo Training
Steady Pace/Tempo Training Intermittent Pace/Tempo Training
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what is steady pace/tempo training
Continuous training conducted at an intensity equal to the lactate threshold for durations of ~ 20-30 min
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what is Intermittent Pace/Tempo Training
Training session is composed of a series of work:recovery periods. Work Intervals Shorter Intensity = steady threshold workout Recovery Periods Brief
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Intermittent Pace/Tempo Training is also referred as
as tempo intervals, cruise intervals, or threshold training.
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what is high-intensity interval training
A form of training that uses repeated high-intensity exercise bouts interspersed with brief recovery periods.
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Athletes need to spend several minutes above _% VO2max for an optimal stimulus.
90
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frequency of high-intensity interval training
1x/week
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An Example of an Appropriate Work-to-Rest Ratio for Long-Interval HIIT
Work intensity: ≥ 90% VO2max Work interval: ≥ 2-3 min Rest (relief) interval: ≤ 2 min
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what is fartlek training
is a combination of several of the previously mentioned types of aerobic endurance training
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Sample Fartlek Run
Easy running (~70% VO2max) combined with either Hill work or Short, fast bursts of running (~85-90% VO2max) for short time periods.
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fartlek training can be adapted for
cycling and swimming
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benefit of LSD training
Enhanced CV & thermoregulatory function. Improved mitochondrial energy production. Improved oxidative capacity of skeletal muscle. Increased utilization of fat as fuel. Likely improvement of the lactate threshold intensity. Eventual shift of Type IIx fibers to Type I fibers.
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benefit of pace/tempo training
Improved running economy. Increased lactate threshold.
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benefit of interval training
Increased VO2max. Enhanced anaerobic metabolism. Improved running economy.
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benefit of HIIT training
Improved: running speed. running economy. ventilatory threshold. buffering of hydrogen ions. utilization of fat as a fuel source final kick or push at the end of an aerobic endurance race.
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benefit of fartlek training
enhance VO2max. increase the lactate threshold. improve running economy. improve fuel utilization.
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what is cross-training
is a mode of training that can be used to maintain general conditioning in athletes during: periods of reduced training due to injury or recovery from a training cycle.
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when does detraining occurs
when an athlete reduces training frequency, duration, and/or intensity, or stops training altogether due to a break in the training program, injury, or illness.
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how can detraining can be minimize
can be minimized by continuing an athlete’s primary mode of exercise at a reduced frequency & intensity, if possible.
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what is tapering
is the systematic reduction of training duration & intensity, combined with an increased emphasis on technique work & nutritional intervention.
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objectif of tapering + benefit
To attain peak performance at the time of competition. Helps facilitate recovery & rehydration. Promotes increases in muscle & liver glycogen stores.
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what is linear tapering model
a gradual decrease in the overall daily training volume throughout the duration of the taper
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what is step tapering model
an abrupt & considerable reduction (≥ 50%) in training volume that is maintained throughout the duration of the taper without change
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what is progressive tapering model
is a combination of the linear & step tapering models. rapid 10% to 15% immediate reduction in training volume, with smaller, more gradual reductions in volume at each tier.
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possible benefit of resistance training
Improvement in short-term exercise performance. Faster recovery from injuries. Prevention of overuse injuries. Reduction of muscle imbalances.
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resistance training can improve what
hill climbing, bridging gaps between competitors during breakaways, & the final sprint.
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resistance training can improve what
hill climbing, bridging gaps between competitors during breakaways, & the final sprint.
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altitude is what
is the height above sea level ranging from > 500 m to > 5,500 m
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effect of acute altitude exposure
Decrements in aerobic endurance performance may begin at altitudes as low as 700 m.
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acclimatization to altitude may occurs when
between 12 & 14 days at moderate altitudes up to 2,300 m, but can take up to several months
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Recommendations for Optimizing Aerobic Endurance at Altitude
Arrive immediately before the competition, or Up to 12 weeks of altitude exposure
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Training at Altitude to Produce an Ergogenic Effect
Athletes must receive a hypoxic dose of training ≥12 hours/day for a minimum of 3 weeks at moderate altitude (about 2,100 to 2,500 m).
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what is an Altitude training method commonly used by aerobic endurance athletes
live high, train low
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what does live high, train low means
Live at moderate altitudes (2,000 to 3,000 m), & train at near sea level.
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can live high, train low provide and ergogenic benefit
yes
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do endurance trained athlete and untrained individual demonstrate the same response to submaximal continuous training.
no
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what is submaximal. endurance training also know as
as continuous aerobic training or long, slow distance training.
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does An additional increase in submaximal endurance training (volume) in highly trained athletes appear to further enhance performance or associated physiological variables.
no
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In highly trained athletes submaximal endurance training does not further enhance:
Endurance performance Maximal oxygen uptake Anaerobic threshold Economy of motion Oxidative muscle enzymes.
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what is the only type of training that can improve endurance performance in highly trained endurance athletes.
HIIT
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central adaptation increase what
delivery of O2 to exercising muscle
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peripheral adaptation increase what
utilization of O2 by the working muscle
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Highly-Trained Athletes Compared to Untrained Individuals
Up to 3 to 4 x higher oxidative enzyme activity. Up to 3 x more capillaries per muscle fibre. A greater percentage of slow twitch muscle fibres.
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Highly-Trained Athletes Compared to Untrained Individuals
Up to 3 to 4 x higher oxidative enzyme activity. Up to 3 x more capillaries per muscle fibre. A greater percentage of slow twitch muscle fibres.
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has been shown to markedly increase VO2max in sedentary & recreationally active individuals.
10 week of HIIt
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broad definition of HIIT exercise
Repeated bouts of short to moderate duration exercise (10 s to 5 min) completed at an intensity that is greater than the anaerobic threshold. Exercise bouts are separated by brief periods of low-intensity work or inactivity that allow a partial but often not a full recovery.
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purpose of HIIT
To repeatedly stress the physiological systems that will be used during a specific endurance-type exercise to a greater extent than that which is usually required during the activity
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which one btw HIIT and continuous submaximal training improve endurance performance to a greater extent
HIIT
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Most Common Response to HIIT in Untrained & Moderately Active Individuals
Improved Capacity for Aerobic Metabolism Increased expression of type 1 fibres Increased capillarisation Increased oxidative enzyme activity
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The Influence of HIIT on Performance
3 km & 10 km running performance in middle & long-distance runners. 40 km time-trial performance in endurance-trained cyclists. Increased physical work capacity (Ppeak). Increased ventilatory threshold (Tvent). No improvements have been observed in VO2max & economy of motion.
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Physiological Mechanisms to Improved Endurance Performance in Highly Trained Athletes Following HIIT -> central adaptation
Increase in stroke volume Increased plasma volume Hypervolaemia An improvement in heat tolerance Via an augmentation of cutaneous blood flow and/or sweating rate
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Proposed Physiological Mechanisms to Improved Endurance Performance in Highly Trained Athletes Following HIIT -> peripheral adaptation
Increased oxidative enzyme activity Greater use of fatty acids Increased glycolytic enzyme activity Increased glycogenolytic capacity Increased capacity of skeletal muscle to buffer H+ ions Altered expression of Na+-K+-ATPase & SR Ca2+-ATPase An up- or down-regulation of muscle cation pumps Increases in myoglobin stores Increased capillary density Increased expression of type I fibres
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what are the other factor that improved endurance performance in highly trained athleted following HIIT
Biomechanical Changes could improve exercise efficiency Adaptation of the CNS Attenuated muscle sympathetic nerve activity during exercise Adaptation of the Endocrine System Increased capacity for NE release during exercise
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HIIT Programme Optimization in Highly Trained Endurance Athletes
Optimal Exercise intensity Exercise duration Number of interval bouts Type of recovery between exercise bouts (active vs passive) Duration of recovery between exercise bouts
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HIIT program requires manipulation according to
Periodization phase of annual training programmes Athlete’s training status Athlete’s individual response to a training stimulus
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Variables Used to Prescribe Endurance Exercise Training Intensities
VO2max Anaerobic Threshold (AT) Lactate Threshold (Tlac) Ventilatory Threshold (Tvent) Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA) Vmax
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Variables Used to Prescribe Endurance Exercise Training Intensities
VO2max Anaerobic Threshold (AT) Lactate Threshold (Tlac) Ventilatory Threshold (Tvent) Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA) Vmax
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what is V max
is a variable that has been used with reasonable success in prescribing endurance exercise training intensities in runners. is the velocity at which VO2max is achieved.
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what is defined as the running speed during an incremental test at which VO2max is attained.
Vmax
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what has been shown to predict performance in middle- & long-distance running events.
Vmax
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what is Tmax
The time that an athlete can run at their Vmax. The time to exhaustion at Vmax. Highly subjective, even amongst runners with the same Vmax. Fractional utilization of Tmax emerges as an appropriate marker for establishing interval duration.

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