Test #3 Flashcards
Muscle Balance
Maintain balance and strength between opposing muscles
Repetition Maximum RM
Number of times an athlete can lift a load before exhausting
short term power endurance
ability to sustain power efforts against a moderately high resistance
intermediate term power endurance
power endurance for lesser loads, sub as an athletes own body weight
long term power endurance
ability to sustain power effort during prolonged exertion with a low resistance
progression
as athletes get stronger, more weight needs to be added to each set to maintain overload. weight increases should happen gradually
periodization
systematic variations in the training program to meet specific goals and to maintain interest while avoiding overtraining
prep - strength - power - power endurance
progression 2 for 2 rule
when an athlete can lift the current resistance for 2 or more reps over the desired # for 2 consecutive sessions, increase the load by 2-10%
circular progression
increase weight once you can do 10 reps with the current weight.
macrocycle
usually 1 year in length. from 1 competitive season to the next
mesocycle
usually 2-3 months in length. each designed to produce specific adaptations
microcycle
usually 1-2 weeks in length. variations in training intensity from one training session to next.
progression 3 week cycle
week 1: 5% lighter than resistance guidelines
week 2: match resistance guidelines
week 3: 5% heavier than resistance guidelines
at the end: assess, adjust, and restart new 3 week cycle
speed training- apply overload principle
practice at speeds slightly faster than you can currently race
plyometrics
explosive, calisthenics-like exercises to improve power, speed, and quickness.
plyometric exercises use the following movements:
bounds, hops, jumps, leaps, skips, ricochets, swings & twists. use sport specific movements
plyometrics use how many reps
6-10 reps. 3-5 sets. and an interval of 2 mins, no more than twice a week
flexibility:
ability to move a joint or series of joints through a full range of motion (ROM) unrestricted
dynamic flexibility:
refers to the available ROM during active movements