Chapter 1 - The Scientific Rationale For Integrated Training Flashcards
Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint.
Muscle imbalance.
The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over the recommended weights for their height.
Obesity.
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25 to 29.9, or who is between 25 to 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height.
Overweight.
Of the leading causes of death in the U.S.,____ was caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer.
57%.
Presently____% of Americans older than the age of 20 are overweight.
66%.
Also known as cholesterol and triglycerides, these are carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL).
Blood lipids.
Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enchanted usage of fats and proteins.
Diabetes mellitus.
Primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration seen in the adult population.
Low-back pain.
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
Deconditioned.
The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement.
Proprioception.
An unstable (yet controllable) physical situation in which exercises are performed that causes the body to use it’s internal balance and stabilization mechanisms.
Proprioceptively enriched environment.
Smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of training.
Phases of training.
A muscles ability to contract for an extended period.
Muscular endurance.
The ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion.
Neuromuscular efficiency.
The muscles that acts as the initial and main source of motive power.
Primer mover.
