Aug 9 • CSCS Daily Practice Question
CSCS Practice Question #169
A cyclist sustained a minor knee injury and must reduce training volume by 70% for 3 weeks before returning to full training for an important race 6 weeks later. Based on detraining physiology, what strategy would best minimize performance loss during the injury recovery period?
A. Complete cessation of training to allow full recovery
B. Perform only very low-intensity training for extended durations
C. Maintain high exercise intensity with very low volume (e.g., 2-3 times per week at 85-90% intensity for 15-20 min) to minimize loss of VO2max and lactate threshold while protecting the injury; research shows brief, intense efforts are sufficient to maintain aerobic adaptations during short-term volume reduction
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From Chapter 6: Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training Programs
DCO Code: 1.E2
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A. Complete cessation of training to allow full recovery
B. Perform only very low-intensity training for extended durations
C. Maintain high exercise intensity with very low volume (e.g., 2-3 times per week at 85-90% intensity for 15-20 min) to minimize loss of VO2max and lactate threshold while protecting the injury; research shows brief, intense efforts are sufficient to maintain aerobic adaptations during short-term volume reduction
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