Physical fitness is a general term to describe ability to perform physical work. Physical work requires what 4 things?
Fitness Levels:
- What are some factors that influence VO2 max?
VO2 max = maximum amount of O2 consumed/minute when the individual has reached maximum effort
Influenced by:
What are 4 common clinical ways to assess aerobic fitness?
What is endurance?
The ability to work for prolonged periods of time and the ability to resist fatigue.
What is the difference between muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance?
Muscular Endurance
-Ability of an isolated muscle group to perform repeated contractions over a period of time
Cardiovascular Endurance
-Ability to perform large muscle dynamic exercises.
What is aerobic conditioning?
Improving the energy utilization of the muscle through an exercise program.
With aerobic conditioning, improvement in energy utilization is a direct result of increased levels of what 3 things?
- Important to remember the _____ and ______ principles.
With training, performance improves as the body adapts so that the same amount of work can be performed at a _______ physiological cost.
lower
- Yes
Deconditioning occurs with prolonged _________/ ________ lifestyle. Decrease occurs ______.
- rapidly (maximum O2 consumption, CO (SV), muscular strength)
What all does bed rest decrease?
_______ and _______ of activity determine what energy metabolic system contributes.
Duration and intensity
What are the 3 major energy systems?
ATP-PC:
Anaerobic Glycolytic System:
Aerobic System:
Effective endurance training for any population must produce a __________ or _________ response.
conditioning or CV response
What are the 4 cardiac responses to endurance training?
What are the vascular responses to endurance training?
What are the parts of the FITT principle?
Training produces _________ and/or __________ adaptation. Training for a particular sport or event is dependent on the ___________ principle.
- specificity
With aerobic endurance, _________ may be less important than intensity or duration. It may vary depending on health and age of individual.
frequency