Muscular fatigue, nutritional and hydration strategies Flashcards
(5 cards)
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fatigue
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an exercise-induced reduction in the ability of muscles to produce force or power
2
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Fatigue is multifactorial, what does this mean?
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involves or is dependent on several factors or causes
3
Q
Individual factors affecting fatigue mechanisms
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age
genetics
fitness and training status
pre-exercise nutritional state
pre-exercise hydrational state
psychological readiness
4
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Exercise condition factors that affect fatigue mechanisms
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exercise duration
exercise intensity
type of exercise (intermittent or continuous)
type of contraction (dynamic or isometric)
environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, altitude)
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