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1
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General adaptation syndrome and the three stages

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how the body responds and adapts to stress; alarm reaction, resistance development, exhaustion

2
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Alarm reaction

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initial reaction to a stressor; activates protective processes in the body

3
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Resistance development

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body increases functional capacity to adapt to a stressor; once adapted, the increased stress is needed to produce a new response.

4
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Exhaustion

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stressor is too much or lasting too long for systems to handle; causes breakdown or injury.

5
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Periodization

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dividing a training program into distinct periods, training different adaptations in each

6
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Principle of specificity or specific adaptation to imposed demands (SAID principle)

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the body will specifically adapt to the type of demand placed on it.

7
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Mechanical specificity

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the weight and movements placed on the body

8
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Neuromuscular specificity

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the speed of contractions and exercise selection.

9
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Metabolic specificity

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the energy demand placed on the body.

10
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how long should you stay on any phase of OPT model before progressing?

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4 to 6 weeks