Chapter 20 - Resistance Training Concepts

Question 1

General adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Answer 1

the way in which the body responds and adapts to stress

Question 2

Alarm reaction stage (stage 1)

Answer 2

initial reaction to a stressor; delayed onset muscle soreness; 6-48 hours after

Question 3

Delayed-onset muscle soreness

Answer 3

pain/discomfort felt 24-72 hours after intense exercise or unaccustomed physical activity

Question 4

Progressive overload

Answer 4

increasing the intensity or volume of exercise programs using a systematic and gradual approach

Question 5

Resistance development stage (stage 2)

Answer 5

the body increases its functional capacity to adapt to a stressor; efficiently recruit muscle fibers and distribute oxygen and blood

Question 6

Exhaustion stage (stage 3)

Answer 6

prolonged stress or stress that is intolerable and will produce exhaustion or distress to the system; stress fractures/muscle strains/sprains/etc

Question 7

Principle of specificity

Answer 7

the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it; also known as Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands (SAID) principle

Question 8

Mechanical specificity

Answer 8

refers to the weight and movements placed on the body

Question 9

Neuromuscular specificity

Answer 9

refers to the speed of contraction and exercise selection

Question 10

Metabolic specificity

Answer 10

refers to the energy demand placed on the body

Question 11

Power

Answer 11

force x velocity / time

Question 12

Training intensity

Answer 12

an individual’s level of effort compared with their maximal effort