Week 6 - Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What are the principles of strength training?
A
Overload Specificity Motivation Learning Reversibility Diminishing returns
2
Q
What are the timescales of the effects of strength training?
A
Motor learning - 6-8 weeks
Increase in muscle strength, without size - 10-12 weeks
True hypertrophy - 12+ weeks
3
Q
When might upper limb exercise be contraindicated?
A
After MI, breast surgery, CABG surgery and coronary angioplasty
