Aerobic Training
Exercise 5
Section I: Knowledge & Comprehension
A. What is the absolute key to success in training to improve your aerobic fitness? Once that has been
achieved, how can you modify your training to inspire further develop?
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2. __________________________________________________________________________.B. Aerobic training improves the body’s ability to do what? Briefly explain how this will enhance
your personal firefighting and/or athletic abilities?
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____________________________________________________________________________.C. What types of aerobic exercises should you perform if you are a firefighter and you wish to improve
your ability to rapidly ascend stairs carrying heavy tools and equipment? Why?
4. _________________________________. 5. Why? ________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________.D. What happens to your body you fail to train for 3, 4 or 5 days in a row?
6. _________________________________________________________________________.E. When you first begin a long-term aerobic training program, is it likely that you will be more
successful if you train three days a week for 20 minutes or more, or for at least 5-10 minutes 6-7
days a week? Why is this method best?