Long Term Effects Flashcards
What is muscular hypertrophy
Is a term for the growth and increase of the size of the muscle cells .
For a footballer this will allow them to be stronger than the opposition when in a 50/50
What are the long term effects of exercise on the muscle-skeletal system
Increase strength of ligaments and tendons
Increased bone density
Muscular hypertrophy
What is the benefit of having a decreased resting heart rate
Heart gets bigger
So it can pump the same amount of blood in fewer pumps
What is the benefit of having a faster recovery rate
The faster your recovery rate, the fitter you are
The more time your body has to rest during activity the harder your body can work
What is the benefit of having a increased stroke volume
Amount of blood pumped out per beat
What is the benefit of having a high maximum cardiac output
The amount of blood ejected from your heart in 1 minute
STVxHR=MCO
What is the benefit of having a high red blood cell count
The more red blood cells the more oxygen can be pumped around the body
What is the benefit of having a size and strength of the heart
Training increase the heart muscle in size thickness and strength
Why do athletes need a increase lung capacity
Lungs will become more efficient and they will become better at delivering oxygen to your working muscles
Why do athletes need a increased number of alveoli
More alveoli will become available for gaseous, exchange after regular exercise, so more oxygen can be absorbed my the capillaries
Why do athletes need strong intercostal muscles
So they can fit as much air into the lungs
