Volcab Ch 1

Question 1

Blood Lipids

Answer 1

Also known as cholesterol and triglycerides, blood lipids are carried in the blood stream by protein molecules known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

Question 2

Deconditioned

Answer 2

A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.

Question 3

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 3

Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins.

Question 4

Exercise Order

Answer 4

Refers to the order in which the exercises are performed during a workout.

Question 5

Integrated Fitness Profile

Answer 5

A systematic problem-solving method that provides the fitness professional with a basis for making educated decisions about exercise and acute variable selection.

Question 6

Integrated Flexibility Training

Answer 6

A multifaceted approach integrating various flexibility techniques to achieve optimum soft tissue extensibility in all planes of motion.

Question 7

Integrated Training

Answer 7

A concept that applies all forms of training such as integrated flexibility training, integrated cardiorespiratory training, neuromuscular stabilization (balance), core stabilization, and reactive neuromuscular training (power) and integrated strength training.

Question 8

Maximal Strength

Answer 8

The maximum force an individual’s muscle can produce in a single voluntary effort, regardless of the rate of force production.

Question 9

Muscle Imbalance

Answer 9

Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint.

Question 10

Muscular Endurance

Answer 10

1. A muscle’s ability to contract for an extended period. 2. The ability to produce and maintain force production over prolonged periods of time.

Question 11

Neuromuscular Efficiency

Answer 11

1. The ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion. 2. The ability of the neuromuscular system to allow agonists, antagonists, and stabilizers to work synergistically to produce, reduce, and dynamically stabilize the entire kinetic chain in all three planes of motion.

Question 12

Obesity

Answer 12

1. The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height. 2. The condition of subcutaneous fat exceeding the amount of lean body mass.

Question 13

Optimal Strength

Answer 13

The ideal level of strength that an individual needs to perform functional activities.

Question 14

Optimum Performance Training

Answer 14

A systematic, integrated, and functional training program that simultaneously improves an individual’s biomotor abilities and builds high levels of functional strength, neuromuscular efficiency, and dynamic flexibility.

Question 15

Overweight

Answer 15

Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25 to 29, or, who is between 25 to 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height.

Question 16

Phases of Training

Answer 16

Smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of training.

Question 17

Prime Mover

Answer 17

The muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power.

Question 18

Principle of Individualism

Answer 18

Refers to the uniqueness of a program to the client for whom it is designed.

Question 19

Proprioception

Answer 19

The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movements.

Question 20

Proprioceptively Enriched Environment

Answer 20

An unstable (yet controllable) physical situation in which exercises are performed that causes the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms.

Question 21

Rate of Force Production

Answer 21

Ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time.

Question 22

Short Bones

Answer 22

A classification of bone that appears cubical in shape. Examples include the carpals and tarsals.

Question 23

Stability

Answer 23

The ability of the body to maintain postural equilibrium and support joints during movement.

Question 24

Stabilization Endurance

Answer 24

The ability of the stabilization mechanisms of the kinetic chain to sustain proper levels of stabilization to allow for prolonged neuromuscular efficiency.

Question 25

Strength Endurance

Answer 25

The ability of the body to repeatedly produce high levels of force for prolonged periods.

Question 26

Superset

Answer 26

Set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back, without any rest time between them.