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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 341

Outline the immediate response of cardiac output during aerobic training.   (3 marks)

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  • Cardiac output increases immediately during aerobic training
  • This occurs due to an increase in both heart rate and stroke volume
  • The increase supports the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to working muscles
  • Cardiac output rises from approximately 5 L/min at rest to 15 L/min during moderate exercise
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  • Cardiac output increases immediately during aerobic training
  • This occurs due to an increase in both heart rate and stroke volume
  • The increase supports the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to working muscles
  • Cardiac output rises from approximately 5 L/min at rest to 15 L/min during moderate exercise