ACSM 010-111 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 24

When considering the acute responses of arm versus leg exercise, which is true?

Cardiovascular adaptations to chronic endurance training include a(n)________ at a given fixed submaximal exercise intensity.

Which peripheral adaptation is in part responsible for improvements in oxygen consumption that result from regular cardiovascular exercise?

Following a 12 week aerobic conditioning program, an individual running at a submaximal workload would be expected to have a(n) ______ circulating blood lactate level as compared to the value obtained at that same absolute workload prior to the conditioning program.

What is most likely the cause of light-headedness and dizziness experienced by an older adult who moves from a lying to a standing position?

Decreased muscle masses as a result of the aging process plays a role in ______ and ______.

A 50-year-old woman who quit smoking 5 months ago with a BP of 120/90 mmHg, a BMI of 29 kg/m2, a LDL of 135 mg/dL, and a HDL of 70 mg/dL wants to start an exercise program. How many net positive risk factors does she have?

You have a new male client who is 68'' (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?

Older adults may have difficulty performing activities of daily living due to ______.