Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions Flashcards
skill-related physiological parameters
1) power
2) speed
3) balance
4) agility
5) coordination
6) reactivity
health-related physiological parameters
1) aerobic power
2) muscular endurance
3) muscular strength
4) flexibility
5) body composition
primary outcomes of strength training
1) increase in muscle fiber size
2) contractile strength
secondary outcomes of strength training
1) increased tensile strength in tendons and ligaments
2) increased bone mineral density (BMD)
average loss of muscle per decade for non-resistance training individuals
5 lb (2.3 kg)
amount/percentage that muscle contributes to LBM
approx. 50% (little more in men, little less in women)
main health marker improvement of weight training
increased insulin sensitivity which helps with type-2 diabetes
During sleep, resting skeletal muscles are responsible for how much of the body’s caloric output?
> 25%
T/F: There is a direct correlation between muscle tissue and RMR; e.g., less muscle tissue means lower RMR and more muscle tissue means higher RMR.
True
The 5 pounds of muscle lost per decade equates to what percentage decrease in RMR?
3-8%
What happens when less energy is required for daily metabolic function?
Calories that were previously used for muscle tissue are now stored as fat.
3 body composition effects of resistance exercise
1) increased muscle mass
2) decreased fat mass
3) increased RMR
T/F: Obesity increases one’s muscle strength.
False
lessens
the 2 principle long-term physiological adaptations to progressive resistance exercise
1) increased muscular strength
2) increased muscle size (hypertrophy)
During the first several weeks of training, strength gains are mainly attributed to what?
motor learning (neurological factor)
2 main types of hypertrophy
1) myofibrillar hypertrophy
2) sarcoplasmic hypertrophy
the increase in the number of myofibrils (contractile proteins) within the muscle fiber
myofibrillar hypertrophy
the increase in muscle cell sarcoplasm that surrounds the myofibrils but not directly involved in contractile processes
sarcoplasmic hypertrophy
the type of hypertrophy that increases the cross-sectional area (i.e., size) of the muscle
sarcoplasmic hypertrophy
type of hypertrophy caused by fluid accumulation in the spaces between the cells (due to muscle contraction) and quickly diminishes after exercise
transient hypertrophy
another term for transient hypertrophy
muscle pump
factors that influence the development of muscular strength and size, most of which are genetically determined
1) hormone levels
2) gender
3) age
4) muscle-fiber type
5) muscle length
6) limb length
7) tendon insertion point
2 hormones associated with tissue growth and development
1) growth hormone
2) testosterone
T/F: Male and female muscle tissue is essentially the same with respect to strength production.
True
T/F: Individuals with relatively long muscles and short tendon attachments have a greater potential for muscle development than those with relatively short muscles and long tendon attachments.
True
the distance from the joint axis of rotation to the muscle-tendon insertion point
muscle force arm
the distance from the joint axis of rotation to the resistance application point
resistance force arm
the product of muscular strength and movement speed
muscular power
training that is most effective for increasing muscular power
medium resistance and moderate-to-fast movement speeds
factors/variables that can be adjusted and affect strength development
1) volume
2) intensity
3) tempo
4) rest intervals
5) frequency
factors and programming variables to be considered
1) a thorough needs assessment of the client
2) appropriate exercise frequency consistent with the client’s goals, training experience, current conditioning level, and necessary recovery periods between sessions
3) appropriate exercises and exercise order consistent with program needs and goals, equipment availability, client experience, technique, and conditioning level
4) the exercise volume and load - sets, reps, and intensity
5) appropriate rest intervals between sets selected according to the client’s needs and goals
T/F: Training frequency is inversely related to both training volume and training intensity.
True
general resistance training frequency (sessions per week) guidelines for beginners, intermediates, and advanced
- Beginner: 2-3 sessions/week
- Intermediate: 3-4 sessions/week
- Advanced: 4-7 sessions/week
repetition-volume calculation
volume = sets X reps
load-volume calculation
volume = weight X sets X reps
single-session training volume for general fitness
Sets: 1-2
Reps: 8-15
Rest Interval: 30-90 seconds
Intensity: varies
training volume for muscular endurance
Sets: 2-3
Reps: 12 and up
Rest Interval: < 30 seconds
Intensity: 60-70% 1RM
training volume for muscular hypertrophy
Sets: 3-6
Reps: 6-12
Rest Interval: 30-90 seconds
Intensity: 70-80% 1RM
training volume for muscular strength
Sets: 2-6
Reps: 6 and under
Rest Interval: 2-5 min
Intensity: 80-90% 1RM
training volume for power: single-effort events
Sets: 3-5
Reps: 1-2
Rest Interval: 2-5 min
Intensity: >90% 1RM
training volume for power: multiple-effort events
Sets: 3-5
Reps: 3-5
Rest Interval: 2-5 min
Intensity: >90% 1RM
T/F: As a client transitions from the preparation to the action stage of behavioral change, training volume should remain relatively low to allow for adaptation and accommodation to training stress and increased adherence to the program.
True
recommended movement speed for a repetition, especially for beginners
Total: 6 seconds
Concentric: 1-3 seconds
Eccentric: 2-4 seconds
standard means/method for improvement with body-weight exercise
progressive repetitions
best means/method for maximizing strength development
progressive resistance
T/F: There is no time limit on double-progressive protocol training.
True
process of gradually adding more exercise resistance than the muscles have previously encountered
overload
general guideline on percentage increase in resistance for overload once the top of the rep range is achieved at the current resistance weight
5%
A basic strength-training program can add how many pounds of muscle in 3 months?
3 pounds
the rate an individual will lose strength when they stop performing resistance exercise
one-half the rate that it was gained
The loss of strength upon cessation of resistance exercise is based on what principle?
muscle reversibility
the different time segments of periodized training
1) macrocycle
2) mesocycle
3) microcycle
the overall timeframe for a specific periodization program
macrocycle
typical timeframe of a macrocycle
6-12 months
the mid-length time frame of a periodized training program
mesocycle