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oxygen consumption - The amount of oxygen consumed by the tissues in
the body, usually measured as the oxygen uptake in the lung.
PAL - Physical Activity Level. The PAL formula is defined as a person’s total
energy use over a 24-hour period divided by his or her RMR.
Precision - The precision shall be based on a one (1) standard deviation
variance assuming a Gaussian (Normal) distribution.
recovery heart rate - The recovery heart rate, or the speed at which the
heart rate returns to normal after exercise, can indicate physical cardiac
condition and the risk of certain diseases. For instance, according to the
New England Journal of Medicine, people whose heart rate recovery time is
long are at a higher risk of death than people with shorter recovery times
regardless of physical condition or other risk factors. According to the
National Emergency Medicine Association, measuring heart rate recovery
rates is one way to tell whether an exercise program is effective.
REE - Resting Energy Expenditure. Same as RMR.
RER - Respiratory Exchange Rate. Ratio between amount of carbon dioxide
produced in metabolism and oxygen used. Measured at the mouth.
Indicates which fuel (carbohydrate or fat) is being metabolized in order to
supply the body with energy.
RMR - Resting Metabolic Rate. Whole body metabolism during a time
period of strict and steady resting conditions. Measurement provides
resting caloric needs.
stage - A group of settings within a level to indicate a change in resistance,
incline, or speed during a test. A sequential series of stages within a level
creates the protocol for a single test.
Sub VO
2
Max – Sub-maximal volume of oxygen consumption. A graded
exercise test that is terminated prior to the client reaching max exertion.
threshold - The intensity that must be reached for a certain metabolic
change to occur in response to increased effort of exercise.
VO
2
- Volume of oxygen consumption, uptake, or utilization.
VO
2
Max - Maximal volume of oxygen consumption. Measured at the point
of max exertion during a graded exercise test, which is a reflection of a
client’s cardiorespiratory fitness level.
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