General Principles Exercise for Health and Fitness Flashcards

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What are the principles of exercise training

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-overload principle
-principle of progression
-principle of specificity
-principle of recuperation
-principle of reversibility

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define the overload principle

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key component of conditioning programs
-to improve fitness, muscular and cardiorespiratory systems must be stressed

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how is overload achieved

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this stress achieved by increasing intensity (heavier weights) or time/duration of exercise-more reps or longer stretch

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define the principle of progression

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Is an extension of the overload principle showing overload should be increased gradually during the program

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define the duration of the speed of progression in weeks

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1-6 weeks : slow increase
6-20 weeks: steady progressive overload increase
once desired fitness level is achieved, develop maintenance program

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what is the 10 percent rule

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a guideline to improve physical fitness without injury, by claiming training intensity or exercise duration should be increased by no more than 10 percent each week

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define the principle of specificity

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states that training effect is specific to muscles involved, which is why a varied program is important for overall health. It applies to muscle adaptations

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define the principle of recuperation

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It is the recovery between exercise sessions to allow adaptations to exercise stress

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9
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how long should rest be between exercise

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24 or more hours

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what can failure of getting enough rest lead to

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overtraining (fatigue syndrome)
which can lead to chronic fatigue, increasing risk of injury

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how can you prevent overtraining

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increase rest between sessions or reduce intensity

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How is your immune system affected by workouts

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-Overtraining reduces body’s immunity to disease
-Results in increased levels of stress hormones
-light to moderate boosts the immune
system and reduces the risk of infections

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13
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define the principle of reversibility

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the loss of fitness due to inactivity

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14
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what is the speed at which fitness is lost

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component dependent and level of fitness dependent
- Stopping strength training will result in slow, gradual
loss of muscular strength
- Stopping endurance-related exercise results in rapid loss of muscular endurance

a more advanced person will loose slower than a beginner

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15
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why do people exercise

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  • Looks
    – Health
    – Sleep
    – Competition
    – Stress Relief
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16
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why do you need to understand training theory

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primary objective: to improve athletic performance
secondary: prevent injuries and maximize improvement

17
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What are the steps in training program evaluation?

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1-Set SMART goals, based on current fitness levels
2-exercise prescription - should be a correct dose to allow for optimal wellbeing (check diagram)
include:
– Fitness goals (short-term and long-term)
– Mode of exercise (type of activity)
– Warm-up
– Primary conditioning period (the workout)
– Cool-down
3-establish short term and long term fitness goals

18
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why are setting goals important?

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-improves self-esteem and provides the
incentive needed to make a lifetime commitment to exercise
- provide structure and motivation for a personal fitness program

19
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Define a warm up and its importance

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  • brief 5-15 minute period of exercise before a workout
    -low intensity, whole body workouts similar to those you will perform during your workout
  • to elevate muscle temperature and increase blood flow to muscles used
    -may reduce risk of muscle and tendon injury
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what are the components of the primary conditioning period (the workout)

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FIIT principle:
*Frequency: number of times per week 3-7 times
*Intensity: amount of physiological stress placed on body - methods are heart rate, reps to fatigue
*Time/Duration:length of time performing primary workout- minimus for improvement of fitness is 20-30 minutes
*Type of exercise: specific activity to be performed

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what is and what is the purpose of a cool down?

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  • 5- to 15-minute period of low-intensity exercise immediately following the primary workout
    -lowers body temperature, allowing blood to return from muscles to heart, failure to do so could cause lightheadedness
    Best method is to do low-intensity exercises using the
    same muscle groups used in the workout.
22
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what are the exercise program variables?

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(see diagram) by increasing intensity, duration or frequency of training :

1-under training: minor physiological adaptation and no change in performance.

2- *zone of enhanced performance in comp and training * acute overload: positive physiological adaptations and minor improvement in performance

3-*zone of enhanced performance in comp and training * overreaching: optimal physiological adaptation and performance

4- overtraining: physiological maladaptation, performance decline, overtraining syndrome

23
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what are the adaptations to exercise

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(see graph)
-muscle growth
-neural
-endurance

24
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what are the types of exercise, give examples

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-high impact exercise: more stress on joints
running, basketball, Zumba
-low impact exercise: less stress on joints - for beginners who are at higher risk of injury
walking, cycling, swimming

25
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describe the exercise adaptation graph

26
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describe the athlete recovery graph

27
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what is the FITT principle

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encompasses the components of your exercise prescription.
F- frequency: number of days per week
I- intensity: intensity of exercise performed
T- Time: duration of exercise
T- Type: mode of exercise

28
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what is the workout personalization pyramid?

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Limit- sustained sitting
2-3 times a week- stretch and strengthen muscle
3-5 times a week- condition heart and skeletal muscle with regular exercise
daily- regular physical activity

reduces all cause mortality

29
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what is the difference between physical activity and exercise

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Physical Activity: Any bodily movement that expends energy, such as walking, gardening, or taking the stairs.

Exercise: A structured, planned, and repetitive form of physical activity that aims to improve or maintain physical fitness.

30
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How much exercise is enough?

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ACSM Guidelines: 150 min aerobic + 2 sessions of resistance training

-minimum level (threshold) for health: reduce all causes of death
30–60 minutes of moderate to high intensity exercise performed
3–5 days per week

-The U.S. government recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise (or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise) per week for
adults ages 18–64 years

31
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what is the relationship between physical activity and improved health benefits?

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as the level of regular physical activity increases, the theoretical risk of disease (or death) decreases.

32
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what are the barriers to physical activity?

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-Lack of time
– Social and environmental influences
– Inadequate resources
– Lack of motivation/commitment (most significant)

33
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how do you chose the right workout shoe?

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-they need to meet arch support needs
-shop shoes late in the day due to foot swelling being similar to exercise
-foot should not slide

34
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why should you purchase as fitness tracker?

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-to establish your fitness level based on heart rate