LONG TERM EFFECTS OF EXERCISE (MUSCULO SKELETAL)

Question 1

What Increases bone density

How does it become more dense

Answer 1

Weight bearing exercises puts bones under stress. Body produces more cells that build new bone making bones stronger and more dense.

Question 2

Increased strength of ligament and tendons

Answer 2

Weight bearing exercise increase strength of tendons and ligaments reducing chance of injury.

Question 3

Muscular hypertrophy

Answer 3

Strength training will tear microfibres in muscles resulting in muscle rebuilding bigger and more stronger.

Question 4

Rest for adaptation and recovery

Answer 4

The body reacts to cope with training loads better after those loads are imposed. Adaption occurs during and after the training session is completed.