What is the primary reason the 3-minute all-out test was developed?

To measure lactate threshold

To estimate the time for onset of momentary fatigue at a given intensity

To inform the practitioner on prescribing exercise intensities at a given maximum or reserve

Which of the following best describes critical speed and critical power?

They indicate an exercise intensity associated with a maximal steady state for continuous exercise

They measure the maximal power output an individual can generate

They are used to assess anaerobic threshold during resistance training

What is a key advantage of using the 3-minute all-out test over other traditional exercise testing methods?

It provides an efficient way to assess and prescribe high-intensity exercise without multiple laboratory visits

It provides an efficient way to focus solely on anaerobic energy system assessment

It provides trends for prediction of speed and distance in an athletic event such as running

How is critical speed (CS) derived from the 3-minute all-out running test?

By determining the total distance covered in 3 minutes

By analyzing the average speed during the first 90 seconds of the test

By analyzing the average speed during the last 30 seconds in the test

The cycling version of the 3-minute all-out test requires the athlete to pedal against a fixed load on a flywheel, typically between _________ body mass.

1 and 3%

2 and 5%

15 and 25%

Why does the critical speed/critical power (CS/CP) concept make an effective method for prescribing individualized high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?

It represents the metabolic rate that determines exercise sustainability, allowing for precise interval training

It focuses on anaerobic energy contributions, making it ideal for short bursts of maximal effort

Intervals can be prescribed to have athletes run longer and have a longer recovery

Why is the shuttle 3-minute all-out test preferred for prescribing high-intensity interval training in shuttle-based training rather than relying on a linear 3-minute all-out test?

The shuttle 3-minute all-out test accounts for the added energy expenditure associated with acceleration, deceleration, and turning

The linear 3-minute all-out test would underestimate an athlete’s critical speed

Shuttle running requires less energy than linear running, making it a more efficient way to train

Research consistently demonstrates training improvements from HIIT using the CP/CS concept within ________ with a frequency of __________.

4 – 6 weeks, 2 – 3 times per week

6 – 8 weeks, 3 – 4 times per week

8 – 10 weeks, 2 – 3 times per week

There is a lower risk of musculoskeletal injuries when performing the ______ 3-minute all-out test due to its reliance on concentric muscular contractions. 

Running

Cycling

Rowing

What is a key concern when implementing HIIT within the severe intensity domain (exceeding CP/CS) too frequently?

It can lead to progressive metabolic strain, increasing the risk of overreaching/overtraining

It primarily affects anaerobic performance, with minimal impact on endurance athletes

It eliminates the need for monitoring internal and external training loads as athletes are pushed to their max