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1
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness:

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The ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity.

2
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**NASM recommends what type of cardiorespiratory warm up?

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5-10 minutes and low-to-moderate intensity level.

3
Q

What does FITTE stand for?

A
Frequency (how often).
Intensity (how hard/the demand).
Time (how long).
Type (what kind).
Enjoyment (are you enjoying).
4
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**What main method should you use for prescribing exercise intensity?

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Peak Maximal Heart rate (MHR) method.

5
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What are the other best methods to use for prescribing exercise intensity?

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Ratings of Perceived Exertion Method & the Talk Test Method.

6
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**Which zone should you start someone in?

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Zone 1.

7
Q

**What’s the heart rate percentage for Zone 1?

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65-75%

8
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**What’s the heart rate percentage for Zone 2?

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76-85%

9
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**What’s the heart rate percentage for Zone 3?

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86-95%

10
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**When is a client ready for stage/zone 2?

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A client who can maintain zone 1 heart rate for at least 30 minutes two to three times per week will be ready for stage 2.