Chapter 1: The scientific rationale for integrated training

Question 1

Muscular Imbalances

Answer 1

The alteration of a muscles length that surrounds a joint.

Question 2

How muscular imbalances are caused

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Overweight

Answer 3

Being overweight is considered having a BMI index between the ranges of 25 and 29.9 and between 25 and 30 pounds over the recommended height to weight ratio.

Question 4

Obese

Answer 4

Being obese is considered having a BMI of 30 or more with at least 30 pounds overweight for the height to weight ratio.

Question 5

Proprioception

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

Proprioceptively enriched environments

Answer 6

These are unstable environments that are controlled. These challenge one’s Internal balance and stabilization.

Question 7

The OPT training model

Answer 7

A training program developed for people with structural imbalances and susceptibility to injury that involves a process of programming that systematically progresses any client to any goal. Built on the foundation of principles that progressively and systematically allow any client to achieve optimal levels of physiologic, physical, and performance adaptions.