Intro chronic adaptations Flashcards
1
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Define Chronic adapatation
A
Chronic adapatation are long term changes to your body in response to training.
2
Q
What is the SAID prinicple
A
Specific adaptations to imposed demands
3
Q
difference between chronic and acute
A
chronic- long term adaptation to excercise
acute- immediate physiological response to excerise which lasts the duration of the session.
4
Q
When would a plateau occur?
A
A plateau would occur when the training load is not sufficient to cause stress on the body.
5
Q
Approx how long for chronic adaptation to occur
A
Generally, requires 8-12 weeks of training for chronic adaptations to properly occur.
