Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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Strength
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maximal force that a muscle/muscle group can generate
2
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1-repetition maximum (IRM)
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strength is defined as the maximal weight the individual can lift with one single effort
3
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Power
A
the rate at which work is performed and the product of force and velocity
4
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Muscular endurance
A
the capacity to perform repeated muscle contractions, or to sustain a contraction over time
5
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Aerobic power
A
the rate of energy release by cellular metabolic processes that depend on the continued availability of oxygen
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