1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 3
Cardiorespiratory Endurance

2. The Cardiorespiratory System
Heart
Blood vessels
Respiratory system
Cardiorespiratory system at rest and during exercise

3. Energy Production Energy from food (glucose/glycogen)
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)

4. Exercise and the 3 Energy Systems
the immediate energy system
anaerobic energy system
aerobic energy system
Energy systems in combination
Physical fitness and energy production

5. Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise
Improved CR function
Improved cellular metabolism
Reduced risk of chronic disease
CVD
Cancer
Diabetes
Osteoporosis

6. Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise (cont’d)
Better control of body fat
Improved immune function
Improved psychological and emotional well-being

7. Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness
4 assessment tests
1 mile walk test
3 minute step test
1.5 mile run/walk test
Astrand-Rhyming cycle test
Heart rate measurement
Interpret score

8. Developing a Cardiorespiratory Endurance Program
Set goals
Choose activities
Determine frequency
Determine intensity
Target heart rate
Ratings of perceived exertion

9. Developing a Cardiorespiratory Endurance Program (cont’d)
Determine duration
Warm-up/cool-down
Building cardiorespiratory fitness
Maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness

10. Exercise Injuries When to call a physician
Managing minor exercise injuries
Preventing injuries

11. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 3
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
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