For clients in Stage 2 cardiorespiratory training, the NASM CPT7 Study Guide prescribes alternating between a moderate-intensity base pace and brief intervals at a higher intensity. Specifically, the recommended method is to maintain the starting pace for approximately 3 minutes, followed by a 1-minute increase in intensity (e.g., faster speed or steeper incline), then returning to the base pace. This interval pattern is repeated for the duration of the session. The purpose is to introduce higher-intensity work without overwhelming the client, helping to develop aerobic efficiency and the ability to recover quickly between bouts of harder work .
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