Resistance training Flashcards
Force
a push or pull for linear force or a twist for a rotating force (torque)
strength
amount of force a muscle can produce with a single max effort
power
the ability to exert force rapidly (speed)
endurance
the ability of a muscle to remain contracted or to contract repeatedly for a long period of time
hypertrophy
increase in the size of muscle fibres, usually stimulated by muscular overload, as occurs during strength training
hyperplasia
increase in the number of muscle fibers
Atrophy
decrease in the size of muscle fibers usually due to inactivity
sarcopenia
a decrease in both number and size of muscle fibers (typically type 2) more related to age
Resistance training
any training that uses a resistance to a force of muscular contraction
strength training
one possible outcome of resistance training. resistance exercise with a specific goal of increasing strength, often using weights
stability
The ability to RESIST PHYSICAL CHANGE (ex. stay still when pushed)
types of muscle actions (3)
- isometric
- isotonic
- isokinetic
isometric
exercise involving a muscle contraction without change in the length of the muscle (plank)
isotonic
exercise involving a muscle contraction with a change in the length of the muscle (most concentric/eccentric contractions)
isokinetic
Application of force at a constant speed against equal force. (machine work, keeping same force throughout all angles, likely not to do with clients on day-to-day work)
Benefits of muscular strength and endurance (6)
- improves performance of physical activities (important for older adults)
- injury prevention (athletes, everyday people)
- improved body composition
- enhanced self-image and quality of life
- improved muscle and bone health with aging
- increased longevity
RESISTANCE TRAINING ADAPTATIONS (5)
- performance
- risk of injury
- muscle characteristics
- body composition
- energy stores
adaptations will vary depending on program design
RESISTANCE TRAINING ADAPTATIONSperformance
increased
- muscle strength
- muscles endurance
- muscle power
RESISTANCE TRAINING ADAPTATIONS risk of injury
increased
- ligament strength
- tendon strength
RESISTANCE TRAINING ADAPTATIONS muscle characteristics
increased
- muscle fibre size (strength/power training)
RESISTANCE TRAINING ADAPTATIONS body composition
increased
- fat free mass
- metabolic rate
decreased
- % total body fat
RESISTANCE TRAINING ADAPTATIONS energy stores
increased
- stored fuel sources
(ATP. PCr, glycogen)
what are muscular strength adaptations specific to?
speed of movement and ROM included in training (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric contractions)
males vs females strength
- in terms of absolute strength, males are stronger
- when expressed per unit of cross sectional area, no differences