Principles of Exercise Prescription Flashcards
What are the principles of exercise prescription?
consider risk factors, consider dose (volume, intensity, frequency), consider adaptation (change the dose), consider specificity (is the exercise doing what you want it to)
Who gains the most benefit from an increase in exercise?
people who previously were doing no exercise
Which is better - interval training or endurance training?
both are good - both can be used to achieve the same outcomes
What are some benefits of interval training?
increased GLUT4, increased insulin sensitivity, improved glycaemic control
Why is resistance training important for glycaemic control?
an increase in muscle mass will increase the pool for glucose and fat disposal
How many METs is defined as light, moderate and vigorous exercise?
6
Do all individuals have the same response to exercise?
No - response varies and some individuals may even have a negative response to exercise - possibly due to genetics (PPARdelta and PPARGC1A polymorphisms)
