Chapter 13 - Definitions Flashcards
Alarm reaction
The alarm reaction is the initial reaction to a stressor.
General adaption syndrome
A term used to describe how the body responds and adapts to stress.
Delayed-onset muscle soreness
Pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 72 hours after intense exercise what unaccustomed physical activity
Resistance development
The body increases its functional capacity to adapt to a stressor
Exhaustion
Prolonged stress or stress that is intolerable and will produce exhaustion or distress to the system.
Periodization
Division of a training program into smaller, progressive stages.
Principal a specificity or specific adaptation to impose demands (SAID principle)
Principle that states the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it.
Mechanical specificity
Refers to the weight and movements placed on the body
Neuromuscular specificity
Refers to the speed of contraction and exercise selection
Metabolic specificity
Refers to the energy demand placed on the body
Muscular endurance
The ability to produce and maintain force production for prolonged periods of time.
Muscular hypertrophy
Enlargement of skeletal muscles fibers in response to overcome force from high volumes of tension.
Strength
The ability of the neuromuscular system to produce internal tension to overcome an external load
Power
Ability of the new neuromuscular system to produce the greatest force in the shortest time.
Vertical loading
Alternate anybody parts train from set to set, starting from the upper extremity and moving to the lower extremity.
