Soc 6 Flashcards
What is rest?
Period of time allocated to recovery
What is recovery?
Repair of damaged tissue and muscles damaged by sport or competition.
Overtraining
Training beyond the body’s ability to recover
What is the significance of rest and recovery in a training program?
Rest and recovery are crucial elements in a training program as they allow the body to adapt to the stress of exercise, replenish energy stores, and repair body tissues.
What is the process called when the body reacts to a hard training session and increases its ability to cope with future sessions?
The process is called adaptation, but it only occurs when the body is at rest.
How does the human body benefit from rest in terms of training?
During rest, the body can recover, repair, and strengthen itself, adapting to exercise-induced stress, replenishing energy stores like muscle glycogen, and repairing body tissues.
Why is rest and recovery considered vital in a training program?
Including rest and recovery is vital to prevent overtraining, enhance the effectiveness of training, and reduce the risk of injury or illness.
What is overtraining, and why is it important to avoid it?
Overtraining occurs when you train beyond your body’s ability to recover. It can lead to ineffective training, worsened performance, and an increased risk of injury or illness.
Define reversibility in the context of fitness.
Reversibility refers to the gradual loss of fitness instead of progression or maintenance. It occurs when a person is ill or injured and stops training.
How can you measure both progression and reversibility in fitness?
One way is to take your heart rate after completing a training program and observe how long it takes for your heart rate to return to normal. Reversibility may occur if training is missed due to injury or sickness.
Why is rest emphasized in a Personal Exercise Plan (PEP)?
Rest is included in a PEP to allow time for recovery and adaptation. It should be an integral part of the plan, not just an add-on.
What is the importance of a well-planned training session, including warm-up and cool-down?
A well-planned session, including warm-up and cool-down, helps prevent muscle injuries caused by inadequate warming up. It is essential for overall training effectiveness.
Can you define key terms related to training and recovery?
Rest: The period of time allotted to recovery.
Recovery: Repair of damage to the body caused by training or competition.
Adaptation: The body’s response to training and how it changes to cope with new activity.
Overtraining: Training beyond the body’s ability to recover.
Reversibility: Gradually losing fitness instead of progressing or remaining at the current level.
