Cardiorespiratory Endurance - ppt download

Cardiorespiratory Endurance - ppt download: Key Terms Oxygen uptake (VO2): Amount of oxygen consumed by the body Basic Cardiorespiratory Physiology Benefits of Aerobic Training Physical Fitness Assessment Cardiorespiratory Exercise Prescription Adhering to a Lifetime Exercise Program Key Terms Oxygen uptake (VO2): Amount of oxygen consumed by the body Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max): Maximum amount of oxygen the body is able to use per minute of physical activity, expressed in l/min or ml/kg/min; the best indicator of cardio-respiratory or aerobic fitness Cardiorespiratory endurance: The ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity