Muscles and Functions-Vocabulary

Question 1

What is Aerobic exercise?

Answer 1

Exercise that requires oxygen as an
energy source.
–Ex.: Brisk Walking, Jogging, Cycling,
Rowing, Swimming, Elliptical, etc.

Question 2

What is Anaerobic exercise?

Answer 2

Short bouts of exercise that do not
require oxygen as an energy source.
–Examples:
▪ Weightlifting, Short Sprints, HIIT
Training, Plyometrics (Jump Squats,
Box Jumps, Clap Push-Ups, etc. -
Explosive Movements)

Question 3

What is a compound movement?

Answer 3

An exercise that targets multiple
muscle groups at the same time.
–Examples:
▪ Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Box Jumps,
Pull-Ups, etc.

Question 4

What is an Isolation Movement?

Answer 4

An exercise that targets a single
muscle group.
–Examples:
▪ Quad Extension, Hamstring Curl,
Triceps Extension, Biceps Curl, etc.

Question 5

What is Overload?

Answer 5

To improve your fitness levels, the
body must work harder than it is used
to working.
–(Do more than before!)
▪ Add more weight / resistance
▪ Add more volume

Question 6

What is Specificity?

Answer 6

Physical adaptations are linked to the
training stimulus applied.
–(You get what you train for!)
▪ Train for specific outcomes (Endurance,
Strength, Power, Hypertrophy, etc.)
▪ Train specific movements / body parts.

Question 7

What is Repitition?

Answer 7

One complete movement of an
exercise.

Question 8

What is a Set?

Answer 8

A group of repetitions.

Question 9

What is Volume?

Answer 9

A measure of the total amount of work
done.
–Sets x Reps = Volume
–Sets x Reps x Weight Used = Load
Volume

Question 10

What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Answer 10

Pain and stiffness felt in muscles
several hours to days after exercise.