Exercise on the muscular system Flashcards
what two things does long term benefits of regular exercise increase
hypertrophy and hyperlasia
what is hypertrophy
muscle size
what is hyperlasia
muscle fibres
what does long term benefits of regular exercise increase the size of
mitochondria
what do the four long term benefits of regular exercise increase
capillarisation, strength, endurance and power
what do long term benefits of regular exercise increase the strength of
tendons
what are the two short term benefits of regular exercise
increased energy production and increased blood/oxygen to muscles which helps them contract with more force
what are the two negatives of regular exercise
increased production of synovial fluid and fatigue
what does the effects of warm up increase blood flow too
muscles
what does the effects of warm up reduce in the muscles
lactic acid
what three things do the effects of warm ups reduce
muscle soreness and DOMS and risk of injury
what does the effects of warm up increase the elasticity of
muscles
what does the effects of the warm up increase the flexibility of
connective tissues
what are the two connective tissues
tendons and ligaments
