Cardiorespiratory Endurance

CHAPTER 3

 

 

 

I.    Anatomy of the Heart

 

 

 

 

II.     Energy Systems

 

1. The Immediate Energy System

 

 

 

 

2. The Nonoxidative (Anaerobic) Energy System

 

 

 

 

3. The Oxidative (Aerobic) Energy System

 

 

 

 

III.   Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise

 

 

 

1. Improved Cardiorespiratory Functioning

 

 

 

2. Improved Cellular Metabolism

 

 

 

3. Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease

 

 

 

4. Better Control of Body Fat

 

 

      Continued:

 

5. Improved Immune Function

 

 

 

6. Improved Psychological and Emotional Wellness

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.     Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness

 

 

 

 

V.      Developing a Cardiorespiratory Endurance Program

 

 

 

 

 

VI.     Building Cardiorespiratory Fitness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     VII.    Maintaining Cardiorespiratory Fitness

 

 

 

 

 

 

    VIII.   Exercise Safety and Injury Prevention