1. Developing Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 8

2. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Test
Several tests can be used to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness.
Steady-state Walk Test- a test the requires you to pace yourself steadily as you briskly walk for 20 minutes and try to achieve a specific goal distance.
Cooper’s 1.5 mile run test- a test the requires you to jog/run as fast as you can to cover the distance of 1.5 miles.
Stead-State Jog Test- a test that requires you to pace yourself as you jog for 20 minutes and try to achieve a specific goal distance.

3. Applying FITT to Cardiorespiratory Workouts
Overload is applied to your cardiorespiratory workout by increasing the amount of aerobic activity you do.
Frequency
be aerobically active daily
Accumulate 60 minutes of aerobic activity per day, or 225 minutes per week
Intensity
Workout between percent of max HR

4. Applying FITT to Cardiorespiratory Workouts
Time
Just starting out: minutes per session
May be broken up into minutes sessions
Better levels of fitness: minutes
Type
Walking, jogging, running, in-line skating, dancing, stair stepping, kick boxing, racquetball, water aerobics

5. Special Situations
Modified programs may be used for people who have physical disabilities or physical injuries.
The following are possible actives for people with special needs:
Water exercises (unable to walk or jog)
Arm work (lower body limitations)
Upper body cycling (reduce weight-bearing exercises)

6. Personal Fitness Equipment
Things to consider when purchasing fitness equipment:
Intended use
Cost
Space
Accessibility
Safety
Service