NASM CPT Chapter 8

Question 1

Cardiorespiratory Fitness:

Answer 1

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

Question 2

**NASM recommends what type of cardiorespiratory warm up?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What does FITTE stand for?

Answer 3

Frequency (how often).
Intensity (how hard/the demand).
Time (how long).
Type (what kind).
Enjoyment (are you enjoying).

Question 4

**What main method should you use for prescribing exercise intensity?

Answer 4

Peak Maximal Heart rate (MHR) method.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Ratings of Perceived Exertion Method & the Talk Test Method.

Question 6

**Which zone should you start someone in?

Answer 6

Zone 1.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

65-75%

Question 8

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

Answer 8

76-85%

Question 9

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

Answer 9

86-95%

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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.