Exercise Physiology Principles Flashcards
What duration exercise interventions will only elicit acute adaptations?
Short
If exercise stops, chronic adaptations will be ____.
Lost
In order to improve negative physiological and psychological side effects, exercise intervention must be ___
Long enough
What four principles of ex phys are closely tied to cancer rehabilitation
Individuality, overload, progression, and reversibility
Describe the principle of individuality
No two individuals will respond exactly the same for a given Exercise Intervention
What factors does individual response to training stimulus depend on?
Age, initial fitness level and health status
Describe the principle of progression
The volume of exercise must be progressively increased to stimulate further improvements
Should progression be gradual or quick? Why?
The progression needs to be gradual because doing too much too soon, may cause musculoskeletal injuries and is a major reason why some individuals drop out of exercise interventions
Describe the principle of overload
Physiological systems must be taxed beyond normal to stimulate improvement
What 3 variables can influence the principle of overload
Frequency, intensity and duration
What will the optimal amount of overload not do?
Tax the immune system
Describe the principle of reversibility?
The positive physiological effects and health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise are reversible
How quickly can training improvements be lost?
Within a few months if individuals discontinue their exercise program.
Why should planned graduation be included in a cancer rehabilitation program?
Have something to show for their hard work
Describe the principle of diminishing returns
Each person has a genetic ceiling that limits the extent of improvement that is possible due to exercise training
