RT Book, Section A1 Powers, Scott K. A1 Howley, Edward T. A1 Quindry, John SR Print(0) ID 1184123379 T1 Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness T2 Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance, 11e YR 2021 FD 2021 PB McGraw Hill PP New York, NY SN 9781260237764 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184123379 RD 2024/03/29 AB ObjectivesBy studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following:Contrast exercise with physical activity; explain how both relate to a lower risk of CHD and improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF).Describe the current public health physical activity recommendation from the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines to improve the health status of sedentary U.S. adults.Explain what screening and progression mean for a person wanting to initiate an exercise program.Identify low-, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity activities, and describe the volume of physical activity (by time, MET-min, and if appropriate, steps) needed to achieve these thresholds.Identify the optimal range of frequency, intensity, time (duration), and type (FITT) of activity associated with improvements in CRF.Calculate a target heart rate range by either the heart rate reserve or percent of maximal HR method.Discuss guidelines related to progression that facilitate the transition from easy to more demanding exercise programs.Explain how the target heart rate (THR) helps adjust exercise intensity in times of high heat, humidity, or while at altitude.Describe the health benefits of resistance training and summarize recommended resistance-training and stretching programs for adults.