Aerobic Exercise

Question 1

What is the definition of aerobic exercise?

Answer 1

Repetitive, structured physical activity that requires the body to use oxygen to produce energy through aerobic metabolism.

Question 2

What are some examples of aerobic exercises?

Answer 2

Walking, cycling, jogging, and dancing.

Question 3

List the components of the FITT principle for aerobic exercise.

Answer 3

Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.

Question 4

What is Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) training?

Answer 4

Sustained low-intensity aerobic activity such as jogging at a comfortable pace.

Question 5

What is Fartlek training?

Answer 5

Training with varying intensity and pace, such as alternating between sprinting and jogging.

Question 6

At what intensity should aerobic exercise be performed to be effective?

Answer 6

Approximately 60–80% of VO2MAX.

Question 7

What is the gold standard test for assessing aerobic fitness?

Answer 7

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET).

Question 8

What are the differences between the walking and running Incremental Shuttle Tests?

Answer 8

Walking test: 10m track, starts at 3 km/h, used for older or chronic patients. Running test: 20m track, starts at 8.5 km/h, used for children and healthy adults.

Question 9

Describe the Chester Step Test.

Answer 9

Patient steps on a 30cm step at increasing paces until reaching 80% max HR, RPE 15, or 10 mins of stepping is completed.

Question 10

What is a MET and what does 1 MET equal?

Answer 10

A MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is the oxygen consumed at rest, approximately 3.5 ml O2/kg/min.