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Definition

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Relative flexibility

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the body’s tendency to take the path of least resistance.

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Autogenic inhibition

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states that a prolonged golgi tendon stimulation inhibits muscle spindles of the same muscle.

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Reciprocal inhibition

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when an agonist receives a signal to contract an inhibitory signal is sent to its antagonist muscle which lengthens

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Synergistic dominance

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when a synergist muscle takes over for an agonist muscle that exhibits a decrease in neural drive.

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Precontemplation

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not thinking about working out (Stage 1 of change).

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Gluconeogenesis

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creation of new glucose via non carbohydrate substrates, such as protein

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Extrinsic motivation

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reward/recognition (ex: winning 1st place in a race, cash prize, trophy)

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Agonist

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Prime move for a lift

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SA Node

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pacemaker of the heart

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pulmonary artery

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CO2 AWAY from the heart

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Atriums

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hold blood

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140/90 blood pressure

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hypertension

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blood pressure

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systolic / diastolic

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OPT Model Acute Variables

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Rest, Reps, Intensity, Tempo.

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Davis Law-

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states that soft tissue molds along a line of stress.

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Altered reciprocal inhibition

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overactive agonist muscle decreases neural drive to a functional antagonist muscle.

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Sliding filament theory

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muscle contraction involving actin & myosin sliding past one another shortening muscle during concentric muscle action.

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Intrinsic motivation

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you feel a sense of satisfaction, belonging

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All-or-nothing principle

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motor units can’t vary amount of force they generate, they either contract maximally or not at all.

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Length-tension relationship

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resting length if a muscle and the tension it can produce at this
length, AKA relationship between actin & myosin (myosin is the larger myofilament)

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Principle of specificity

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states that the body will adapt to specific demands that are placed on it.

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Neuromuscular specificity

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refers to speed of contraction & exercise selection.

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Mechanical specificity

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refers to weight & movement placed on the body.

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Type I vs Type II muscle fibers:
Sprinter = 2 (fast twitch) marathon runner = 1 (slow twitch). Type 1 = aerobic / fat utilization, Type 2 = carbs.
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Normal/healthy bmi
18.5-24.9
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Overweight
25-29.9
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Obese
30+
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High blood pressure
Hypertension, 140/90
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Normal blood pressure
120/80 or below
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Left ventricle
delivers oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
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Right atria
gathers deoxygenated blood from the body
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Stroke volume
amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
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YMCA
step onto 12” box for 1min aiming for 96steps for total of 3min
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Rockport “Talk Test”
walk mile as fast as you can
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Balance Stabilization
no movement in balancing leg (ex: SL balance to reach, SL balance)
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Balance Strength
full range of motion in balancing leg (ex: SL squat, SL RDL)
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Balance power
dynamic movement to controlled (multiplanar hop to stabilization, multiplanar SL box hop up with stabilization)
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Core Stabilization
no spinal movement(ex: plank, floor bridges, floor prone cobra)
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Core Strength
little spinal movement (ex: reverse crunch, MB crunches)
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Core power
fast power (MB oblique throw, soccer throw, MB wood chop throw
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Local muscles
stabilize spine, near vertebrae (multifidius, TVA, QL, pelvic floor muscle)
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Global muscles
superficial, move trunk, concentric force & eccentric deceleration (Obliques, Erector spinae, Lats, Psoas, Rectus Abdominis)
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Plyo Stabilization
little joint movement, 3-5sec holds on landing (ex: squat jump with with stabilization, box jump up with stabilization)
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Plyo Strength
full range of motion, repetitive (ex: squat jump, tuck jump, butt kick)
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Plyo powe
functional, fast/explosive (ex: ice skaters, SL power step up)
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Proprioceptively challenging balancing progressions:
floor -> balance beam -> half foam roller -> foam pad -> balance disc -> wobble board -> bosu ball
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Body position balance progression
bilateral/stable -> unilateral/stable -> bilateral unstable-> unilateral unstable
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static stretching
1-3 sets, 30sec
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Active
1-3sets, 1-2sec holds, 5-10reps
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dynamic stretching
1set, 10-15reps, 3-10exercises
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Speed
the ability to move the body in one direction as fast as possible (ex: 40yd dash)
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Agility
the ability to accelerate/decelerate as fast as possible (ex: LEFT drill, figure 8)
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Quickness
the ability to react in all 3 planes of motion (ex: ladders, side shuffle)
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Front side mechanics
Triple flexion of lead leg, hip flexion, knee flexion, dorsiflexion
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During sprinter drills, what should the foot position be when it strikes the ground?
Dorsiflexed
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Backside mechanics
Triple extension: hip extension, knee extension, plantarflexion
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What should the trailing leg look like during cable rotations
triple extension
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Osteoporosis
reduced bone mineral density which increases risk of fracture
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Osteopenia
lower than normal bone mineral density, precursor to osteoporosis
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Agonist
main mover
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Antagonist
opposite side of agonist
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Synergist
assisting muscle
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Force-couple relationship
synergistic action of multiple muscles working together to produce movement around a join

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