Chapter 8 Flashcards
What are benefits of exercise
Improved lung function, more efficient heart, less fatigue
Define isometric exercise
Does not produce movement and muscle does not shorten
Example of isometric exercises
Pushing against a wall, weight lifting
Isometric exercise are called
Strength training exercise
Define isotonic exercises
Produce movement at a joint, muscles change in length
Examples of isotonic exercises
Walking, breathing, lifting, etc
Isotonic exercises are also
Aerobic exercises
Example of tetanic contraction
Braxton hicks
Endurance training is also called
Aerobic training
Define hypertrophy
Increase in muscle size
Define atrophy
Shrinking of a muscle
An exercise that increases the muscle size
Strength training exercises
What are Synergist muscles?
Muscles that help other muscles produce movement
What are prime movers?
Muscle responsible for a movement
Muscle fatigue is caused by
Oxygen debt, lack of ATP, lactic acid buildup in the muscles
