Last Updated on July 11, 2025
NASM Practice Test Chapter 15: Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts Questions and Answers Quiz. The Chapter Objectives are to understand the role of cardiorespiratory (CR) training in client health and fitness. Learn general guidelines (FITT-VP) for practical CR training, including exploring NASM’s stage training model for progressive conditioning.
The ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen-rich blood to working muscles during sustained activity. It’s one of the five key components of health-related fitness.
Cardiorespiratory sessions consist of three phases:
- Warm-up (5–10 min): dynamic movements, SMR, gentle cardio to prepare heart, lungs, muscles
- Conditioning: main workout in one or more heart rate zones
- Cool-down: return body to resting state safely
NASM Practice Test Chapter 15: Cardiorespiratory
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