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| A scale that is part of the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) ranging from 6 to 20 that is designed for individuals to subjectively rate how hard they feel they are working during exercise. 12 to 14is moderate while vigorous exercise ranks at 14-16. |
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| Providing someone an exercise program that involves six basic factors. These factors include the mode or type of exercise, frequency of participation, duration of each exercise bout, intensity of the exercise bout, weekly volume of the exercise prescription and breaks in prolonged sitting. |
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| The difference between maximum heart rate (HRmax) and the resting heart rate, (HRrest). HRmax – HRrest = Maximal HRR. |
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| Types of cardiorespiratory endurance activities, which include walking, joggoing, running, hiking, cycling, rowing and swimming. |
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| Training Heart Rate (THR): |
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| A concept based on the linear relationship between heart rate and VO2 with increasing rates of work. Is established through use of the heart rate that is equivalent to a set percentage of the VO2max. Example: the heart rate corresponding to VO2max X .75 for 75% desired VO2max. |
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