ISSA Concepts of Cardiovascular Exercise

List the formula used to calculate metabolic equivalent ( MET ) .

1 METS = 3.5ml x Bodyweight ( KG )

List 6 benefits of cardiovascular exercise

1. Reduces fatigue 2. Improves energy levels 3. Reduces deppression 4. Reduces stress and anxiety . 5. Prevents Some types of Cancer 6. Improves Sleep

What does the F.I.T.T. acronym stand for as it relates to cardiovascular training ?

F- Frequency I- Intensity T- Time T- Type

Explain " circuit training . "

Includes strength training and cardiovascular training . A group of exercises in a session. Each exercise is done for a predetermined number of reps or amount of time before moving on to the next exercise with little to no rest between exercises.

Define " vital capacity . "

The greatest volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs after taking the deepest possible breath .

Explain the physiological adaptations that can occur with cardiorespiratory training

The increase in the size and number of type 1 muscle fibers to improve endurence performance . Burns stored fat from adipose tissue , improves cardiovascular health and fitness , and improves the body's ability to recover after intense exercise . Typically longer duration and relies on slow twitch muscle fibers , which contract slower and at a lower intensity

Define " tidal volume . "

The lung Volume representing the normal volume of air displased between normal inhalation and exhalation when extra effort is not applied

Define " metabolic equivalent ( MET ) . "

The measure of the ratio of a person's expended energy to their mass while performing physical activity