Question

What four considerations should you make before selecting a mode of cardiorespiratoryexercise?What are the minimum and maximum frequencies for exercise regimens?What are the benefits of the cool-down period following exercise?

Answer 1

The principles of exercise prescription presented in this chapter are intended to ... cardiorespiratory fitness ... consideration of exercise prescription is discussed in the following ... The dosage of aerobic exercise is a function of the frequency (F), intensity (I) and .... maximum amount of weight one can lift in a single repetition.

Answer 2

1. The long-term enjoyment of the exercise, the availability of facilities, the need to accommodate injuries, and budgetary restrictions

2. A frequency of 3 to 5 times per week is minimal, and 10 times is maximal.

3. Cool-down helps get blood back to the heart, rather than collecting in the arms and legs. It also helps to decrease muscle soreness and even out the heartbeat.