Adaptations Of Strength Training

Question 1

Neural adaptations to strength training

Answer 1

Neural adaptations to strength training are
Increased recruitment of motor units and type 2a and 2b fibres increases force of contraction and improves coordination of motor units
Decrease in inhibition of stretch reflex
decreased inhibition of antagonist, increased stretch from antagonist. This increases force of contraction (agonist)

Question 2

What are the muscular adaptations to strength training

Answer 2

Muscular adaptations to strength training are
Hypertrophy, increased force of contraction because increased
size of FG fibres (maximal/explosive training) and FOG fibres (strength endurance training )
Size and number f contractile proteins, increases number of myofibrils
Increase width of actin and myosin

Question 3

What metabolic adaptions as a result of strength training

Answer 3

Metabolic adaptations as a result of strength training are
Increase in ATP, PC and glycogen store in muscle.
Increased enzyme activity in muscle this increases efficiency of anaerobic energy production and reduces onset of fatigue.
Increased buffering, delays OBLA
increase muscle mass

Question 4

What happens as a result of metabolic adaptations

Answer 4

Increase in anaerobic threshold can perform higher intensity for longer without reaching OBLA (delay OBLA) so fatigue less.

Question 5

Adaptations to connective tissue as a result of strength training

Answer 5

Adaptations to connective tissue are
Increased strength of tendons and ligaments increases joint stability and decreases risk of injury
Increased bone density and mass, increases absorption of calcium, decreases risk of osteoporosis

Question 6

Overall effects of strength training on muscle and connective tissues

Answer 6

Overall effects of strength training on muscles and tissues are
Increased muscle mass, speed and strength power output
Increases intensity of performance
Hypertrophic physique may increase self esteem

Question 7

Overall effects of strength training on neurons

Answer 7

Overall effects of strength training on neurons are

Increased speed, strength and power output

Question 8

Overall effects of strength training on metabolic function

Answer 8

Overall effects of strength training on metabolic function are
Increased aerobic fuel stores and energy production
Increased anaerobic threshold and delayed OBLA, increasing intensity and duration of performance
Increases metabolic rate, increasing energy expenditure and managing weight