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Graduated low-level aerobic activity prior to running provides what physiological benefits?
1 | 1)gradual increase in muscle temp
2)improves coronary blood flow in early stages of exercise
3)increased elasticity of connective tissue
4)permits a gradual metabolic adaptation
5)prevent premature onset of blood lactic acid accumuation |
while running on a treadmill, your client says their RPE is 9 on the 1-10 Borg Scale. what would you suggest? | suggest slowly decreasing the speed on the treadmill to a walking pace and continuing movement until they reach at least a 5 on the Borg Scale. |
alternating walking for 5 minutes and then running for 5 minutes for a 25 minute period is considered what type of training? | aerobic interval training |
what is Fartlek training? | A form of training similar to interval training, except the work-rest intervals are not systematically measured but instead are determined by how the participant feels. |
what is the talk test? | a subjective method for measuring exercise intensity using observation of respiration effort and the ability to talk while exercising. |
what is aerobic composite training? | Aerobic: with or in the presence of oxygen
Aerobic Composite Training is an individualized combination of numerous training methods characterized by a variety of intensities and modes, primarily for those in the maintenance phase of conditioning. |
what is edema? | swelling as a result of the collection of fluid within the tissues. |
name some optimum benefits of cardiorespiratory exercise. | 1)decreased resting blood pressure
2)decreased resting heart rate
3)decreased anxiety |
what is a MET? | a unit used for classifying physical activies. One MET is equal to the resting oxygen consumption, which is approximately 3.5 ml of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute. 1 MET = 3.5 ml/kg/min. |
why would you defer exercise? | recurring illness, orthopedic problems, dehydration, weather (excessive heat or humidity). |
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