Exercise Physiology Defintions

Progressive Overload

the planned, gradual increase in training load to ensure that fitness continues to be optimised

Specifity

Training the relevant energy system, position-specific movements and fitness requirements of an activity

Intensity

refers to the level of exertion applied during the work phase of training session

frequency

the number of times training occurs in agiven period

VO2 Max

the maximum capacity of the body to transport and utilise oxygen during exercise

Isotonic ressistance Training

muscle changes length against a constant load

Isokinetric resistance training

a type of resisted exercise using specialized equipment to maintain a constant velocity of motion while the resitance adjusts throughout the range of motion

Isometric resitance training

type of strength training where the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction

Glycaemic Index

ranking of carbohydrates based of on their immediate effect of blood glucose and blood sugar levels

reversibility

the loss of physiological performance (detraining) occurs as a result of a person terminating or scaling back a regular traing program