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16 Cards in this Set
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Overload Principle |
To place greater than usual demands upon some part of the body. |
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Periodization |
A specific period of time (weeks,months or years) over which the frequency, volume, and intensity of training are systematically varied to avoid over-training and to promote continued progress. |
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Plyometrics |
A method of resistance training that emphasizes the stretching of the muscle prior to the contraction. |
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Interval Training |
A fitness workout that alternates harder and lighter bouts of intensities though out the session. |
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Power |
The ability to except muscular strength quickly. Expressed as Force x Speed = Power |
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Progressive overload Principle |
Introducing over loads in a systematic manner |
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Rest |
One must plan days of rest to yield an improvement in one's overall performance |
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Active rest |
Days that consist of light, fun activities different from one's normal workout. |
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Passive Rest |
Days that consist of doing no activity |
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Reversibility |
A marked decrease in endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility with the cessation of exercise. |
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Muscular Strength |
Begins to reduce after 72 hours of cessation |
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Cardiovascular Endurance |
Begins to reduce after 2 weeks of cessation |
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Specificity Concept |
The idea that one should train in a specific manner to achieve a specific out-come |
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Speed |
The ability to move the whole body quickly |
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Training Effect |
Overall positive improvements in the performance of the heart, lungs, and muscles due to conditioning |
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Training Varation |
Systematically manipulating training variables to create an overload there by demanding the body to adapt and improve. |
