NASM Chapter 8

Question 1

Maximal Oxygen Consumption Vo2 Max

Answer 1

The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion.

Question 2

Talk test

Answer 2

Up until quite recently, the talk test has been an informal method used to gauge exer- cise training intensity during exercise. The belief has always been that if clients reach a point at which they are not able to carry on a simple conversation during exercise because they are breathing too hard,

Question 3

Borg Scale

Answer 3

RPE

zone 1 poor

zone 2 good

zone 3 excellent