Question

Mr. Q is a 28 year old Olympic freestyle wrestler'who recently finished second in a state level
competition. He stated he was leading until the final I minute of his 5 minute match when he was
taken down by the eventual winner. He is interested in improving his ability to quickly tackle and
lift his opponents and to avoid becoming excessively fatigued during the final minutes ofhis match.
His next competition is in 3 months. He has no injuries or medical history that would limit his
ability to participate in a training program.

e) You would like to prescribe Mr Q an exercise program to improve his anaerobic cardiovascular
fitness to prevent the onset of fatigue during his wrestling matches.

1. List one (1) test you would perform to assess his anaerobic fitness and justify your
selection. (2 mark)
2. What type of training program would you recommend to improve his anaerobic
cardiovascular fitness? Please justify your selection.
3. Mr Q has informed you he has less than 30 minutes per day for additional training.
Based on your answer in part B of this question, outline a training program that he
can perform independently.

4. What adaptation is responsible for improvements in anaerobic cardiovascular
endurance and Mr Q's ability to work at higher intensities? (1 mark)

Answer 1

Dear Student,

1)The best test suggested for this wrestler is PWPT i.e., Pittsburgh Wrestling performance test .This test can help us to know the anaerobic power,muscle strength ,etc

Some other tests include conconi test which measures the anaerobic threshold.

2)The best kind of training programme recommended for him are aerobic exercises like jogging, cycling , etc which improves the overall endurance of the cardiovascular system.

These aerobic exercises can become anaerobic if performed at high intensity.

3)The difference is that in anaerobic exercise, you get out of breath in a few moments . So, independently performed yet effective exercises for this kind of clients is to recommend climbing stairs fastly,jumping rope, fast cycling or lifting weights which will improve the muscle strength also.

4)Adaptations for improvement in anaerobic cardiovascular endurance:

*Increased oxygen uptake

*Increased cardiac output and heart rate

*increased venous return and myocardial contractility all of which helps in providing more oxygen to the working muscles.

*Also more efficient oxygen distribution to cells occurs after exercise.

Hope you are clear...