Resistance Training Overview

Flashcards covering fundamental concepts in resistance training, highlighting key terms and definitions relevant for understanding resistance exercise and its significance.

Sarcopenia

An age-related syndrome characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength.

Progressive Overload

The gradual increase of stress placed on the body during resistance training.

Functional Resistance Training

Training that enhances the performance of movements to make activities of daily living easier.

1 Repetition Maximum (1-RM)

The maximal weight a person can lift for one single repetition.

Myonuclei

The nuclei found within muscle cells that increase in number with muscle fiber hypertrophy.

Isometric Contractions

Muscle contractions where there is no change in muscle length, effective for strength training.

Eccentric Contractions

A type of dynamic contraction where the muscle elongates under tension, highly effective for strength gains.

Anecdotal Postural Control

Activating postural muscles before a lift to maintain balance.

Endurance

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to continue exerting force over an extended period.

Hypertrophy

The increase in the size of muscle cells.

Specificity Principle

The concept that training adaptations are specific to the types of exercise performed.

Connective Tissue Strength

The increased strength of tendons and ligaments as a result of resistance training.

Anaerobic Energy Systems

Energy systems that provide immediate energy for short bursts of high-intensity activities.

Capillaries

Small blood vessels that increase in number with muscle growth, enhancing blood flow.

Biopsychosocial Adaptations

Adaptations that affect multiple systems including physical, mental, and emotional well-being.