Week 2 Flashcards
What is the most fundamental principle to achieve adaptation to exercise?
Progressive Overload
Progressive overload refers to…
Refers to the gradual increase in workload over time via increased intensity, volume, complexity, frequency of training
Reversibility refers to…
The progressive loss of exercise induced adaptations in the absence of training
Peaking means…
you’re ensuring that the peak performance is achieved at the right time (i.e. for competition)
Tapering means…
the systematic reduction in training volume (e.g. session) in the lead up to the competition to produce optimal performance
Maintenance is…
the minimal amount of training to prevent detraining
Diminishing returns means…
Adaptive potential (gains) is negatively related to initial fitness level. Higher fitness = less potential for improvement
Interference refers to …
That training at very high intensity results in diminished gains versus training one modality only
Exercise duration for vigorous exercise…
20-60min
Exercise time for moderate intensity exercise…
30-60 min
1 MET is defined as…
the amount of oxygen consumed while resting (seated)
