Chapter 1

Question 1

Muscular Imbalance

Answer 1

the alteration of a muscle’s length that surrounds a joint

Question 2

What causes a muscular imbalance?

Answer 2

Emotional duress, repetitive movements, bad training technique, lack of neuromuscular efficiency, poor core strength, and cumulative trauma / stress caused by injuries or postural problems.

Question 3

What is the difference between being obese and overweight?

Answer 3

Overweight: BMI b/t 25 and 29.9, and between 25 and 30 lbs above the recommended height to weight ratio. Obese: BMI 30+ and 30 lbs overweight.

Question 4

Proprioception

Answer 4

cumulative input into the CNS coming from the various mechanoreceptors in the body that sense limb movement and body position.

Question 5

Proprioceptively enriched environments

Answer 5

unstable environments controlled to challenge one’s internal balance and stabilization.

Question 6

OPT Training Model

Answer 6

a systematic training approach that builds on itself and the general phases of STABILIZATION, STRENGTH, and POWER.

Question 7

What are the statistics for overweight and obese people in the US?

Answer 7

66% of the US pop over 20 y/o is currently overweight; 34% of the 66% are obese.