Exercise Programming and Cardiovascular Fitness

A set of flashcards summarizing key vocabulary terms and concepts related to exercise programming and cardiovascular fitness.

Movement economy

The ability to move the body efficiently, dependent on joint restriction and force coupling.

Neuromuscular improvements

Increased strength-to-weight ratio associated with better athletic performance.

Movement competency

Rehearsal of movement, reactive responsiveness, and center of mass control during training.

Metabolic efficiency

Optimization of energy system efficiency through conditioning.

Aerobic and anaerobic exercise

Aerobic refers to longer, slower exercise; anaerobic refers to shorter, faster exercises.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

The primary energy carrier in all living organisms, responsible for delivering high amounts of energy quickly.

Aerobic System (Oxidative)

An energy system that produces energy slowly but can be sustained over long durations.

EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption)

An increase in oxygen consumption and metabolism occurring after exercise as the body recovers.

Anaerobic threshold

The point during exercise where the body shifts from primarily aerobic energy production to anaerobic.

Movement economy

The energy required to maintain a constant velocity during steady-state exercise.

The Talk Test

A method to assess if an athlete is crossing their anaerobic threshold based on their ability to speak.

FITT Principle

A guideline for building a fitness program encompassing Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

A scale used to measure the intensity of exercise based on physical sensations during activity.

Karvonen Formula

A method for calculating target training zones based on maximal heart rate and resting heart rate.

Exercise hyperpnea

An increase in the depth and rate of breathing to meet the metabolic demands of working tissues.

Junk Zone

Training intensity deemed too easy for optimal adaptations from high-intensity training, yet too hard for long-lasting benefits.

HR Zones

Different heart rate intensity levels used to measure and target specific fitness components.