Strength Vs Endurance Training

Question 1

What kind of exercise is used in strength training?

Answer 1

A small number of repetitions of high force contractions

Question 2

What affect does strength training have on muscle mass?

Answer 2

Increases muscle mass by enlarging type IIb and sometimes type IIa fibres

Question 3

What are the two phases of strength training?

Answer 3

Neural phase

Hypertrophic phase

Question 4

What occurs in the neural phase of strength training?

Answer 4

CNS response and recruitment of largest muscle units increases to increase the maximal firing rate

Question 5

How long does strength training need to continue to fix activation problems?

Answer 5

2-3 months

Question 6

What occurs in the hypertrophic phase of strength training?

Answer 6

Enlargement of existing fibres which then split longitudinally so that the fibres become more numerous and the surrounding connective tissue also strengthens

Question 7

What kind of exercise is used in endurance training?

Answer 7

Large number of repetitions of low force contractions

Question 8

What affect does endurance training have on muscle mass?

Answer 8

Decrease in muscle mass as there is no demand for increased strength so whilst type I fibres may enlarge type II fibres atrophy

Question 9

What type of training will improve cardiovascular and metabolic performance?

Answer 9

Endurance training