Lesson 21: Injury Prevention Flashcards
What are the primary signs/symptoms of overtraining? (10)
- a decline in physical performance with continued training
- elevated heart rate and blood lactate levels at a fixed submaximal work rate
- change in appetite
- weight loss
- sleep disturbances
- multiple colds/sore throats
- irritability, restlessness, excitability and/or anxiousness
- loss of motivation/vigor
- lack of mental concentration/focus
- lack of appreciation for things that are usually enjoyable
Researches have pointed to similarities between overtraining syndrome and clinical depression, as well as disturbances in ___________ levels, __________ pathways and __________ response.
Researches have pointed to similarities between overtraining syndrome and clinical depression, as well as disturbances in (neurotransmitter) levels, (endocrine) pathways and (immune) response.
What is the best way to prevent overtraining?
Following a periodization training model which alternates between easy, moderate and hard periods of training.
As a general rule with periodization training models, 1-2 days/weeks of intense training should be followed by?
1-2 days/weeks of easier training efforts.
Why should easier training days/weeks be implemented between harder training days/weeks in the periodization training models?
Because this alternate-intensity training model allows the hardest working muscle fibers to replenish their energy stores and recover/prepare to take on the next intense training session.
What are DOMS caused by?
Tissue injury from excessive mechanical force, particularly eccentric force that is exerted on muscles and connective tissue.
What does DOMS stand for and what does it refer to?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness refers to muscle soreness that generally appears 24-48 hours after strenuous exercise.
What series of events are thought to lead up to DOMS?
- Structural damage to muscle and connective tissue occurs as a result of strenuous eccentric muscle actions.
- Calcium leaks out of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and collects in the mitochondria to the extent that ATP Production halts.
- This breakdown of muscle protein causes an inflammatory process.
- The accumulation of histamines, potassium, prostaglandins and edema surrounding muscle fibers stimulates free nerve endings which results in the sensation of DOMS.
What efforts should be made to prevent DOMS?
Beginning a new training program gradually, starting with low intensity and progressing slowly through the first few weeks.
Minimizing eccentric actions early into the program to allow the muscles to ease in and adapt to the stress.
What is an example of eccentric actions that could be introduced later in a program to avoid DOMS?
Dead lifts
Why is heat overload often common for those that play (American) football? (Rugby)
Because the weight of the padding that they must wear makes it difficult to dissipate heat so it effectively gets trapped beneath the padding and increases the amount of heat build-up and therefore sweat and dehydration.
What is peripheral vasodilation?
Widening of the blood vessels of the peripheral vasculature in the systemic circulation.
How does sweating cool the body?
When the sweat glands excrete water onto the skin, it is evaporated which serves to cool the underlying blood that has been brought to the skin’s surface.
If environmental conditions are favorable, how many degrees F can sweating/adequate clothing prevent the body’s temperature from rising?
2-3 F
What is the average ‘stop now’ temperature for most people?
40 C / 104 F
What is amphetamine?
Speed drug
Why does your HR increase when working out in warmer climates?
2 Reasons:
- As the body tries to cool down, the high level of vasodilation in the vessels supplying the skin reduces venous return of blood to the heart and SV declines. The heart therefore attempts to maintain cardiac output but elevating the HR.
- Sweating results in loss of body water, if these are not replenished then dehydration will occur and therefore a decline in blood volume. This also decrease venous return to the heart leading to a higher HR to maintain cardiac output.
Why is a hot, humid environment the most stressful to workout in?
Because the air contains a large quantity of water vapor so sweat will not evaporate readily and the body will struggle to cool down.
For heat stroke to occur, what does the core temp need to exceed?
40 C / 104 F
Rehydration with water is adequate in warm climates except under extreme conditions when a total of __% of the person’s body weight is lost. What should they rehydrate with?
3% and they should drink sports drinks.
What can exercising in the cold cause?
- Hypothermia or frostbite
- A generalized vasoconstriction that can increase peripheral resistance and blood pressure that can cause issues for those that are hypertensive/have heart disease.
What is clinical hypothermia?
Increased heat losses from sweat and air movement coupled with decreased heat production from a reduced exercise intensity.
E.g staying in your cold, sweaty clothes after an intense session in the cold climate