Cardiovascular Exercise Quiz

How often is typical cardiovascular exercise performed per week?

• 2 times/week

• 3 times/week

• 5 times/week

• Everyday

Intensity in cardiovascular exercise refers to all of the following except

• Speed

• Resistance

• The amount of time spent exercising

• How hard we push ourselves

How is frequency usually expressed in cardiovascular exercise?

• Times per month

• Times per year

• Times per week

• Times per day

What determines the intensity of cardiovascular exercise?

• Body weight

• Neighborhood

• Cardiovascular fitness levels

• Height

What does RHR stand for in cardiovascular training?

• Real Heart Rate

• Rapid Heart Rate

• Resting Heart Rate

• Repetitive Heart Rate

How is Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) calculated?

• MHR + RHR

• RHR - MHR

• MHR - RHR

• MHR / RHR

In cardiovascular training, why is the training zone expressed as a percentage of Heart Rate Reserve (HRR)?

• To calculate the average heart rate

• To determine the ideal weight to be lifted

• To establish the intensity level

• To calculate the time spent in the gym

What is the formula to find the Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) using age?

• 207 - (0.7 x age)

• 220 + age

• Age x 5

• MHR = 100 - age

Why is it stated that there will be a low end and a high end to the cardiovascular training zone?

• To confuse the trainers

• Because the heart rate constantly changes

• To provide a range of intensity levels

• To limit the workout duration

What percentage of Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) should an unconditioned person train at?

• 30%-40%

• 40%-50%

• 50%-60%

• 60%-70%