STRENGTH AND RESISTANCE TRAINING Flashcards
1
Q
Strength training focuses on __________, __________ and __________.
A
strength, power, endurance
2
Q
Benefits of Strength Training (5)
A
- Increased bone density
- Reduced risk of diseases
- Increased muscular strength
- Improved mobility
- Better quality of life (QOL)
3
Q
Why is it important to breathe properly?
A
It provides continuous oxygen flow in the bloodstream.
4
Q
Exhale - _____ effort
Inhale - _____ effort
A
more, less
5
Q
Types of Muscle Contraction (2)
A
concentric, eccentric
6
Q
shortens when muscle contracts
A
concentric
7
Q
lengthens when muscle contracts
A
eccentric
8
Q
applied force > resistance
A
concentric
9
Q
resistance > applied force
A
eccentric
10
Q
Types of Resistance Training (4)
A
- Isotonic / Dynamic
- Static / Isometric
- Isokinetic / Accommodating Resistance
- Calisthenics
11
Q
- muscle contraction with change in muscle length
- strengthens muscle through range of motion
A
Isotonic / Dynamic
12
Q
barbells, dumbbells, weight machines
A
Isotonic / Dynamic
12
Q
- muscle contraction with no changes
- no changes can be observed in joint angle
A
Static / Isometric
12
Q
use of machines
A
Isokinetic / Accommodating Resistance
13
Q
stretching
A
Static / Isometric
