Long term affects Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 long term effects of exercise?
A
1) cardiac hypertrophy
2) bradycardia
3)increased stroke volume
4)ability to tolerate lactic acid.
2
Q
What is the definition of long term ?
A
These are changed which occur as a result of a long term training programme.
3
Q
Why does cardiac hypertrophy happen?
A
The Herat grows in size and strength.
This makes the heart more efficient .
4
Q
Why does are ability to tolerate lactic acid change?
A
Trained athletes can tolerate the build up of lactic acid for longer, meaning that they can work at high intensity for longer.
5
Q
Why does our stroke volume increase?
A
Due to cardiac hypertrophy the heart is able to pump more blood per beat.
6
Q
Why does bradycardia happen?
A
When a person resting heart rate is below 60 beats per minute.
