Short Term (Acute) Responses to Exercise

What are Short Term (Acute) Responses to Exercise?

they are short-term adaptations that last for only the duration of the activity and the recovery period

What are 3 Short Term (Acute) Responses to Exercise?

• increased heart rate

• increased stroke volume

• increased cardiac output

Explain the Acute Response to Exercise - Increased Heart Rate

its the increased rate at which the heart beats during activity in order to provide more nutrients and oxygenated blood to the working muscles

Explain the Acute Response to Exercise - Increased Stroke Volume

its the increased amount of blood the heart pumps out after each beat due to the increased return of venous blood from the muscles allowing more oxygenated blood to reach the working muscles

Explain the Acute Response to Exercise - Increased Cardiac Output

its the increased amount of blood that circulates through the heart in one minute in order to supply the muscles with extra oxygen due to their increased fuel and energy demands during exercise