ACE Health Coach Certification Practice Test

Which phase of the cardiorespiratory training component is characterized by very intense anaerobic-power intervals?

1. aerobic-base training

2. aerobic-efficiency training

3. anaerobic-endurance training

4. anaerobic-power training

The correct answer is: anaerobic-power training

The phase characterized by very intense anaerobic-power intervals is anaerobic-power training. This phase focuses specifically on improving the body’s ability to perform short bursts of high-intensity exercise. During anaerobic-power training, exercises are designed to enhance the efficiency of energy production without the need for oxygen, relying instead on the anaerobic energy systems. This results in gains in power and maximum performance in activities that require quick bursts of effort, such as sprinting or explosive weightlifting movements. In this phase, the workouts typically involve high-intensity intervals followed by longer rest periods to allow for recovery between efforts. This training is crucial for athletes who need to generate maximum force and power in a short amount of time, making it distinct from other training phases focused on longer-duration, lower-intensity efforts. The other phases, while also important in a well-rounded cardiorespiratory training program, focus on different aspects of fitness. For example, aerobic-base training emphasizes building endurance at a low-to-moderate intensity, aerobic-efficiency training aims at improving the body's ability to utilize oxygen more effectively, and anaerobic-endurance training centers on sustaining performance at high intensities but for a longer duration than power training does.