Aerobic Exercise Prescription

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What are the main indications for aerobic exercise?

  • Reduced cardiorespiratory endurance

  • Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

  • Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease


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What major maneuver should be avoided during aerobic exercise?

Valsalva maneuver

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What types of exercise are appropriate for aerobic training?

  • Rhythmic

  • Large muscle groups

  • Continuous/safe activities

  • Examples:

    • Walking

    • Running

    • Cycling

    • Swimming

    • Rowing

    • Stair climbing


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What is the target HR range using percent HRmax?

  • Lower THR = HRmax × 55%

  • Upper THR = HRmax × 90%


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What is the Karvonen/HRR target HR formula?

  • Lower THR:

    • [(HRmax − HRrest) × 40%] + HRrest

  • Upper THR:

    • [(HRmax − HRrest) × 85%] + HRrest


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How can HRmax be estimated?

220 − age

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What is the recommended duration and frequency of aerobic exercise?

  • Duration: 20–60 min

  • Minimum bouts: 10 min

  • Frequency: 3–5 days/week