Exercise Prescription Lectures

A submaximal test must not exceed __________ of the estimated maximum heart rate.

85%

The relationship between heart rate and VO2 during submaximal testing is __________.

linear

To estimate VO2, we rely primarily on __________.

heart rate

A heart rate deflection point may indicate __________ during a test.

lactate threshold

In submaximal testing, we look for a steady-state heart rate within __________ beats per minute.

5

If blood pressure readings exceed __________ during a test, it is a contraindication to continue.

250/115 mmHg

The Borg scale ranges from 6 to 20, and a rating over __________ indicates a maximal effort.

17

A maximal test is typically performed to assess __________ in athletic performance.

VO2 max

If a person fails to reach true maximal oxygen consumption, we refer to their result as a __________.

VO2 peak

The RER (Respiratory Exchange Ratio) at rest is expected to be around __________.

0.7

If RER exceeds __________ during a test, it suggests that anaerobic metabolism is contributing significantly.

1.0

A typical submaximal cycling test like the YMCA utilizes a __________ protocol.

branching

If we observe diastolic blood pressure increasing during exercise, this is considered __________ and requires stopping the test.

abnormal

Estimating VO2 can be done using equations or a __________.

nomogram

When conducting a submaximal test, we generally assess performance at __________ to maintain safety.

submaximal levels

In clinical scenarios, maximal tests are primarily performed for __________ testing.

diagnostic