Lab 2: Your Cardiorespiratory Profile
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Directions: 1) Complete the following sections. 2) Save the document to your computer
or disk. 3) Place in the dropbox before the due date/time.
Help: For help with this lab, please refer to chapter 4 in your textbook.
PART I: CALCULATING RESTING HEART RATE
Click on the Exercise Videos button located on your course site. Scroll to the bottom
and click on the Heart Rate: Carotid Pulse video. After watching the video, sit down and
relax for a little while, then take your pulse as instructed- this is your resting heart rate
(RHR). Record below.
1. Resting Heart Rate (RHR):
You can use your resting heart rate as an easy way to estimate how fit you are. Use the
chart below to estimate your cardiorespiratory fitness level based on Resting Heart Rate
(RHR).
Fitness Level RHR (Male) RHR (Female)
Athlete 55 and below 60 and below
Excellent 56-61 61-65
Good 62-65 66-69
Above Average 66-69 70-73
Average 70-73 74-78
Below Average 74-81 79-84
Poor 82 and above 85 and above
2. Estimated Cardiorespiratory Fitness Level:
PART II: CALCULATING MAXIMUM HEART RATE
Your maximum heart rate (HRmax) is the fastest your heart will beat in exhaustive
exercise. It will decrease as you get older. Subtract your age from the number 220 to
obtain your HRmax. Record below.
3. Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax):
PART III: CALCULATING TRAINING INTENSITY ZONE
