In the phases of cardiorespiratory training, what is the goal of the Pre/Peak Cardio phase?

The goal of the Pre/Peak Cardio phase is to increase heart rate to a higher target level. During this phase, the focus is on elevating the intensity of the workout to improve cardiovascular fitness and enhance performance. As the heart rate increases to the desired zone, the body is challenged to adapt to higher levels of exertion, leading to improvements in endurance, strength, and overall cardiovascular efficiency.

Achieving a higher target heart rate during this phase indicates that the participant is exerting enough effort to stimulate cardiovascular adaptations, such as increased stroke volume and improved oxygen delivery to the muscles. This is an essential part of a well-designed cardiorespiratory training program, which often includes phases that gradually progress in intensity.

The other options do not align with the primary focus of the Pre/Peak Cardio phase. Relaxing the heart rate, achieving lower levels of heart rate, or stabilizing blood pressure generally pertain to recovery or lower intensity phases rather than a cardiorespiratory training phase aimed at progressive overload and improvement of cardiovascular fitness.