Training for specific populations Flashcards
1
Q
Define overload
A
The increase in capacity of system in which the system is accustomed to
2
Q
Importance of a warm up
A
- Increase Q
- Increase temperature and enzyme activity
- Decrease risk of injury
3
Q
What are most injuries a result of?
A
Overtraining
4
Q
Define strength
A
The force exerted to over come a resistance
5
Q
Define power
A
The force exerted to move a mass at a velocity
6
Q
What can happen if too much antioxidant is produced?
A
Block adaptations - hormesis - as free radicals activate protein synthesis pathway
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