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What is VO₂max

the measurement of the maximum volume of oxygen consumed per minute during max effort in exercise relative to body weight
Aerobic conditioning will have what kind of physiological results

increased levels of oxidative enzymes, an increase in size and amount of mitochondria and an increase in muscle fiber capillary supply
What is the difference between muscle and and cardiovascular endurance

muscle endurance is the ability of of an isolated muscle group to perform repeated contractions, whereas cardio endurance is the ability to perform large muscle dynamic exercises
Which aerobic energy system uses glycogen as fuel and produces lactic acid as a by-product

Anaerobic Glycolytic
Which energy system has the ability to metabolize oxygen in relation to mitochondria

aerobic
How many kilocalories are equal to 1 liter of O²consumed

5 kilocalories
What does a (MET) represent

the oxygen consumed in milliliters per kilogram of body weight per minute of activity
What is the range of intensity for aerobic activity

60%-90% of maximum heart rate
What are the parameters of the borg scale

6-20
The average healthy adult should fall between what range on the borg scale

11-13
A cool down period after exercise will help what physiological factors in the body

prevent venous pooling, fainting and enhance recovery period with oxidation of metabolic waste and replacement of energy stores
What are the overload principle intensities required for adaptation to occur
- untrained person is as low as 60% of MHR
- healthy young person 70% of MHR is min
- highly trained 90% of MHR
Under the revrsibility principle, detraining can occur in as little as how many weeks

2 weeks
What is the basics of the specificity principle

Train specific for strength or endurance

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Ther-Ex Chapter 7

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Principles of Aerobic Exercise

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2013-10-29T17:09:11Z

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