title: Normal cardiopulmonary responses to acute- and chronic-strengthening and endurance exercises.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide background information concerning the cardiopulmonary responses to physical exercise. The focus is on acute and chronic responses to both strengthening and endurance exercise. Knowledge of normal exercise physiology provides the frame of reference for comparison with abnormal responses, especially as exercise relates to patients with cardiovascular disease.
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D002302:Cardiac Output; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010807:Physical Endurance; D005082:Physical Exertion; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012119:Respiration; D013318:Stroke Volume