What is the average resting heart rate (H.R.) for adults?
70 BPM
BPM stands for beats per minute.
What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?
50-100 BPM
BPM stands for beats per minute.
What is pulse?
Caused by pressure of the blood on the artery wall
Where is the carotid artery located?
Neck
Where is the radial artery located?
Wrist
What is recovery heart rate?
Heart rate taken 5-10 minutes after moderate to vigorous activity
What is the recovery heart rate 5-6 minutes after exercise?
120 BPM
BPM stands for beats per minute.
What is the recovery heart rate 10 minutes after exercise?
100 BPM
BPM stands for beats per minute.
If your heart rate does not fall below what numbers after a workout, what should you do?
Reduce the intensity of your workout
What does blood pressure measure?
Blood forced against the walls of the arteries
What is systolic pressure?
Blood pumped from ventricles (work phase)
What is diastolic pressure?
When the heart is relaxed and filling with blood
What is the normal blood pressure range for systolic pressure?
120 ± 20
What is the normal blood pressure range for diastolic pressure?
80 ± 10
What is the main purpose of a cardiovascular fitness program?
To increase the body’s ability to use oxygen
What type of exercises must be engaged in for cardiovascular fitness?
Exercises that involve movements of the large muscle groups
What is the principle of overload?
Push heart muscle beyond its normal range
What does frequency refer to in the context of exercise?
How often to exercise - Most days of the week
What is the intensity level that provides the greatest benefits during cardiovascular exercise?
60-90% of MHR (maximum heart rate)
What is the time requirement to maintain target heart rate during cardiovascular exercise?
At least 60 minutes
What is the principle of progression in cardiovascular training?
Overload must be increased periodically for improvement
What is the principle of specificity in cardiovascular training?
Focus on aerobic and anaerobic exercises
Fill in the blank: The greatest benefits result when the heart rate increases to _______ of MHR.
60-90%
