CRF assessment exam questions & answers 2023-24

CRF assessment exam questions & answers 2023-24 1MET = - ANSWER-3.5 ml/kg/min 1 L/min = - ANSWER-5 kcals/min --> energy expenditure VO2 units in relative terms - ANSWER-ml/kg/min VO2 units in absolute terms - ANSWER-liters/min or mL/min Submaximal exercise testing (VO2max estimation) - ANSWER-- Step tests - Walking - Running - Cycle - Treadmill What's wrong with Maximal exercise testing? - ANSWER-Expensive, not feasible for many situations Why can we use submax tests for predicting VO2? - ANSWER-HR is measured and is directly related to VO2 What is the limiting factor for submax tests? - ANSWER-Aerobic fitness - Ex: legs burning during bike test because you are not a cyclist; feel like you can do more - Ex: Orthopedic limitation that affects ability to perform the test - Solution: Try to pick a test that is most appropriate for the subject What are some assumptions made when using a submax test? - ANSWER-- subject's effort is appropriate