Preparation and Training Methods Flashcards
state the intensity and duration of both work and recovery period of HIIT exercise
work:
- intensity = 80-95% maxHR
- duration = 5secs - 8 mins
recovery:
- intensity = 40-50% maxHR
- duration = 2:1 work to relief
define static strength
force is applied against a resistance without any movement occurring
define dynamic strength
force is applied against a resistance and muscles change length concentrically or concentrically
what is dynamic strength also known as
power output
what is power output
a combination of speed and strength
define maximal strength
the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle in 1 contraction
define explosive strength
the ability to produce a maximal amount of force in one of a series of muscular contractions
define strength endurance
the ability to sustain a number of muscular contraction for a period of time withstanding fatigue
what are the factors that effect strength
- cross sectional area
- fibre typres
describe and explain the effect the cross sectional area of a muscle on strength
the greater the cross sectional area, the greater the force of contraction
- maximum of 16-30 newtons of force per cm2 of muscle cross section
describe and explain the effect of fibre types on strength
the greater the % of FOG fibres, the greater the strength
- type 2 fibres have large motor neurons forming large motor units with rapid, high force contractions
describe the set up of a one rep max test
- subject choses a high weight achievable in one repetition on specific piece of gym equipment or free weight to asses an isolated muscles maximum strength.
- increase the weight until only one rep can be achieved
- ## ensure full recovery before each rep to prevent fatigue
what are the advantages of the one rep max test
- direct objective measurement of isotonic maximum strength
- easy procedure on accessible equipment
- most muscle groups can be tested
what are the disadvantages of the ne rep max test
- difficult to isolate individual muscles
- trial and error may induce early fatigue
- good technique is essential
- potential for injury performing maximal lifts
describe the set up for a hand grip dynamometer
- adjust grip for hand size
- participant starts at zero and holds dynamometer above head with straight arm
-arm is the brought down and the grip is squeezed maximally - three attempts on dominant and non-dominant hands
- results are assessed used a standardised comparison table
what are the advantages of the hand grip dynamometer
- simple and objective measure
- inexpensive equipment
- high reliability
what are the disadvantages of the hand grip dynamometer test
- only forearm muscles are assessed
- test is not sport specific
describe the set up for the verticle jump test
- using wall mounted vertical jump board or chalked fingers, performer marks the highest point reached with one arm outstretched
- then performer will mark the highest point jumped
- difference between resting and jump height represents explosive strength
what are the advantages of the vertical jump test
- using formula the data gained can be converted into a power output estimate
- easy test with minimal equipment
- test could be administered by the participant
what are the disadvantages of the vertical jump test
- measure is not isolated to one muscle group
- only estimates explosive strength in legs
describe the set up of the UK abdominal curl test
- subject performs continuous sit-ups at progressive intensities until exhaustion
- each sit-up is timed to an autocue
- test is over when subject cannot complete 2 consecutive sit-ups in allotted time or when technique significantly reduces
- a stage and number will be given which indicates a strength endurance level for comparison to a standardized table
what are the advantages of the UK abdominal curl test
- large group can perform the test at the same time
- only cheap and simple equipment is required
- abdominal muscles can be isolated
- valid and reliable test
what are the disadvantages of the abdominal curl test
- good technique is essential
- safety concerns over repeated strain on lower spine
- maximal test to exhaustion
- limited by motivation
- test is not sport specific
what factors are manipulated in a training programme to be specific to a type of strength
- weight/ resistance (based on % 1 rep max)
- number of reps
- number of sets
- work to relief ratio
list the intensity, number of reps, number of sets, work to relief ratio and recovery time for maximum strength
intensity = 85-95%
number of reps = 1-5
number of sets = 2-6
work : relief = 1:3+
recovery = 4-5 mins
list the intensity, number of reps, number of sets, work to relief ratio and recovery time for explosive strength
intensity = 75-85%
number of reps = 6-10
number of sets = 4-6
work : relief = 1:3
recovery = 3-5 mins
list the intensity, number of reps, number of sets, work to relief ratio and recovery time for advanced strength endurance
- intensity = 50-75%
- number of reps = 15-30
- number of sets = 3-6
- work : relief = 1:1
- recovery = 30-45 secs
list the intensity, number of reps, number of sets, work to relief ratio and recovery time for basic strength endurance
- intensity = 25-50%
number of reps = 15-21
number of sets = 4-6
work : relief = 1:2
recovery = 60 secs
describe the features of weight training
- use free weights and high resistance, low repetition exercises to increase size and strength
- alter intensity as a % of 1 rep max test
- most appropriate for maximum strength
- can be specific to muscle group or joint movement
describe the features of multi-gym training
- multiple components designed to perform a wide range of exercises
- space efficient, safe and can provide a whole body work out
- exercises are generic and may be difficult to suit exercises to specific movement patterns
define plyometric training
- a series of explosive exercises such as hopping, bounding and jumping to improve the speed at which a muscle shortens
describe the features of plyometric trianing
- improve speed at which muscle shortens
- typical exercises include bounding, jumping and hopping
- improves explosive strength
- involves eccentric contractions followed by concentric