CHAPTER 8 Cardiorespiratory Training: Physiology, Assessments, and Programming
3. Describe the phases of the ACE IFT Model for Cardiorespiratory Training. Phase
Training Focus Program Design Purpose
Example: Base Training
The principal focus is on getting clients who are either physically inactive or have little cardiorespiratory fitness to begin engaging in regular exercise.
To create positive experiences for clients in order to facilitate program adherence and success
Associated Zone
Zone 1
Who It Is For
This phase is the starting point for all deconditioned individuals, but these intensities will continue to be incorporated after progressing beyond Base Training to maintain cardiorespiratory fitness.
Fitness Training
Performance Training
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