Female And Elderly Athletes Flashcards
How much absolute strength do females have compare to males
2 thirds
Lower body 70%
Upper body 40%
What differences are there before puberty between males and females
None
Why are males stronger in absolute terms
Males have a larger CSa and strength is related to CSa
In terms of relative strength who is stronger
Upper body males
Lower body equal
And strength per unit of FFA/CSA equal
How much absolute power do females have compared to males
2/3
How much sprint sprint varies between males and females
Females 10% slower
Relative power
Males more than females
Power unit per FFM/LBM equal
Who can increase strength an power faster
Both equal
How much hypertrophy do females get compared to males
Less absolute growth
Similar relative growth
How much does strength decline per year
1-2%
How much does strength decline between 50-60
10%
How much does strength decline between 30 to 80
30-40%
How much does strength decline per decade past 60
15%
What type of strength declines fastest
Concentric then isometric then eccentric
With age what fibre type becomes more dominant
Type 1
What happens to neural function
Decreased number of spinal cord axons by 40%
Decreased nerve conduction velocity by 10%
Loss of alpha motor neurons from spinal cord to muscle
Decreased firing rate
How much can training in elderly improve 1rm
5-175%
How much CSA. Growth occurs in training in elderly
Type 1 over 60%
Type 2 17-67%
What other benifits occur from weight training
Increased emg acitivity
Activation of prime movers
Increased motor skills
