Module 4 Flashcards
What is the definition of training
A process where the body is systematically and progressively exposed to a set of stressors ( anything that causes release of stress hormones) enabling the body to efficiently manage future exposure to those stressors
What is a well-planned training program characterized by
Eustress ( building up ) verses Distress ( tearing down ). The body adapts to whatever it is exposed to as long as it does not exceed its adaptive capabilities.
3 forms of stimulus
1) volume - (How much)
2) Intensity - (How hard, %HR etc)
3) different exercise
What relationship does volume and intensity have
An inverse relationship. As volume goes up intensity goes down. Vice versa
What is the result if an appropriate stimulus change (overload) occurs
It forces the body to adapt to the new workload and/or exercise.
What is the training process summed up in sequence?
stimulate - adapt - regenerate - re-stimulate
What is overloading / stimulus?
Training which is doing something more than you can currently do. Keep the overload the same until the body has adapted to it. Then take time to allow the body to regenerate. once a body has regenerated, challenge it with increased workload (aka a new overload)
How long does it take the body to adapt to what it is exposed too?
2 weeks or 6 workouts
How long is the training phase length most commonly employed?
3 weeks.
2 weeks for the body to adapt
1 week for active recovery
(it is possible to do 3 works on and 1 week of AR, but no more than this)
What is adaptation?
A long term change in the body due to exposure of stimulus. ( the sum of transformations brought about by systematic repetition of exercise)
The greater the degree the of adaptation, the…
the better the preformance
the adaptation process is a balance of what?
constant alteration of stimulation (overload) and compensation. Aka between work and regeneration.
what type of training program do beginners normally use?
a 4 week training program of 3 weeks of work, 1 week AR. This ensures adaptation
How can a training load that is the same as week 1 (low) be considered medium in week 2 and hard in week 3?
Cumulative fatigue. after week 1 there will be some fatigue that will affect week 2. As fatigue increases, exercise feels harder.
What is the principle of overloading?
Overloading = stimulus. A load greater than what the body is capable of doing is required in order to get adaptation.
performance relationship with overloading.
Performance increase is directly related to the rate and manner of the overload increase. The greater the overload, the greater the gain in training provided that the body is able to adapt.
what occurs if the overloading is to great for a prolonged period of time?
the body will not be able to adapt and overtraining will occur. 10-20% of athletes who train intensely experience overtraining which can result in chronic decrease in performance.
What is overreaching?
A short term, intense period of challenging stress not exceeding the bodies adaptive capabilities. Your body adapts as much as it can for the stress. overreaching is only appropriate for ppl at advanced levels with high adaptive capability.
T or f, Periodic periods of overreaching for about 1 week followed by normal training, results in significant gains for high performance athletes.
true!
a decrease in training following normal training can result in what?
a decrease in training following normal training can result in additional performance increases!
for gains to occur what else must occur
adaptation
A training camp is an example of what?
overreaching
What is overtraining?
Long term intense period of training i which one or both of the following occur..
1) the volume and intensity of the training stress exceeds the bodies adaptive capabilities.
2) There is inadequate rest between training bouts to allow adaptation to occur.
What to do to avoid overtraining?
1) keep a training diary
2) monitor psychological factors ( mood, hours of quality sleep, appetite, etc).
Changes in psychological factors occur before changes in physiological factors!
3) if changes in the baseline stay in the negative range for several days, then intensity or volume must be reduced.
There is an optimal training zone (intensity / volume) which gives the best performance gains with the least risk.
A training load less than this optimal range is called
Under training: produces small results
There is an optimal training zone (intensity / volume) which gives the best performance gains with the least risk. A training load more than this optimal range is called
Overtraining: leads to performance decreases
What are the two forms of overtraining?
Sympathetic and parasympathetic overtraining
explain sympathetic overtraining.
- caused by training with too high an intensity for too long
- normally seen in speed, strength, and power
- must manipulate INTENSITY first to return to a normal state
explain parasympathetic training.
- caused by doing to much volume for too long.
- normally seen in endurance activities
- must manipulate VOLUME first to return to a normal state
Overtraining negatively effects what?
every major system in the body ( e.g endocrine, nervous, etc)
if reduction in volume or intensity is insufficient after overtraining then what else is needed?
add more rest. Last resort would be to completely rest.
how to monitor overtraining?
1) measure RHR before getting out of bed for several days to establish a baseline.
2) If RHR is elevated by more than 5% of baseline, do a short or easy workout.
3) if RHR is elevated by more than 10% of baseline, take the day off training
A high RHR compared to an individuals baseline is indicative of what?
adaptation is not occurring
the continuous increase in stimulus is known as
progressive overload
for optimal results how should stimulus be increased?
NOT linearly. Regeneration / unloading / distress is required.
how to start a training program..
1) start building volume to build a training base.
2) higher training volume early in training plan results in increased adaptive capability
3) once a base has been established, ease off of increasing volume, and increase intensity.
if you keep adding volume the law of diminishing returns applies. Therefore stimulate with intensity.