Chapter 1 Flashcards
The alteration of a muscles length that surrounds a joint
Muscular Imbalances
How are muscular imbalances caused?
Muscular imbalances are caused by a variety of different things including emotional duress, repetitive movements, bad training techniques, the lack of neuromuscular efficiency, poor core strength, cumulative trauma and stress caused by postural problems.
Proprioception is the cumulative input into the central nervous system coming from the various Mechanoreceptors in the body that sense limb movement as well as body position. For example, while running your feet send proprioceptive feedback depending on the type of surface you are running on.
Proprioception
These are unstable environments that are controlled. These challenge one’s Internal balance and stabilization.
Proprioceptively Enriched Environments
A systematic training approach that builds on itself and the general phases of stabilization, strength, and power.
The OPT Training Model
What percentage of the deaths in the United States were caused by cancer and cardiovascular disease?
57%
What percentage of deaths caused by cancer and cardiovascular disease could have been prevented if the individuals lived healthier lifestyles?
80%
What percentage of people in the United States over 20 years old are overweight?
66%
Of the 66% of people in the United States that are overweight, what percentage are classified as obese?
34%
Which part of the NASM code of professional conduct states: Make sure to keep an accurate record of client records and financial transactions in order to pay all taxes that are due for four complete years. Never get sexually involved with a personal training client. Always practice the truth with how you advertise your services and make sure to have liability insurance at all times.
Business practice
Which part of the NASM code of professional conduct states: Make sure to always stay within the law that is connected to the area where you are training. Make sure to keep records that are truthful and always be responsible for how accurate they are.
Ethical and legal
Which part of the NASM code of professional conduct states: Make sure to keep your client’s documents and personal information secure and respect their right to privacy.
Confidentiality
Which part of the NASM code of professional conduct states: Whenever you are with the client you should always practice being as professional as you can. Effective communication with their clients is important to keep a safe environment. Make sure you are wearing appropriate clothing for training and maintain great hygiene standards. When you are an encounter a situation that is outside of your scope of knowledge, make sure to always refer your personal training client to a doctor.
Professionalism
Obesity vs. Overweight
Overweight: BMI 25-29.9
Obese: BMI 30+
