Sports Flashcards
Type of contraction that the muscle does not shorten
Isometric
Contraction which the force of contraction remains constant
Isotonic
effect of testoterone in the body
Anabolic effect
Anabolic effect
increase protein deposition
increase of muscle mass meaning
increase in muscle strength
effect of estrogen
Anaboloc effect
Anabolic effect means
increase fat deposition
Mild temperanent is due to what hormone
Estrogen
The strength/cm2 of x-sec area for both men and women
3-4 kg/cm2
Capable of forceful and rapid contraction
Fadt twitch. ex. gastrocnemius
capable of prolonged muscle activity
Slow twitching muscle. ex. soleus
During excercise, when is power maximal
first 8-10 seconds
drug that increases muscle.mass and performance
causes HPN dyslipdemia and testicular dysfunction
Anabolic steroids
Effect of cocaine in athletic performance
none in immeditate use..
Effect of nicotine in athletes
decrease