Adaptations Flashcards
1
Q
what are the adaptations of the muscular system
A
- muscle hypertrophy
- increase tendon strength
- increase storage of fat
- increase tolerance to lactate
2
Q
what does hypertrophy mean
A
resistance training increases muscle size and strength so muscle fibres get bigger and contract with greater force
3
Q
what does increase tendon strength mean
A
cartilage becomes thicker which increases flexibility and range of movement and reduces risk of injury
4
Q
what does increase storage of fat mean
A
athletes use fat stores more effectively as fats are used as an energy source
5
Q
what does increase tolerate to lactate mean
A
better able to tolerate lactic acid and clear it away effectively so can work harder for longer without fatiguing
