NASM-CPT (7th Edition) Chapter 13

Integrated Training

A training concept that applies all forms of exercise, such as flexibility; cardiorespiratory; core; balance; plyometric; speed, agility, quickness; and resistance training, into one system.

Self Efficacy

One's belief that they can complete a task, goal, or performance; also known as self-confidence.

Progressive Overload

Increasing the intensity or volume of exercise programs using a systematic and gradual approach.

Fundamental Movement Patterns

Common and essential movements performed in daily life and are involved in exercise motions within a training session.

Hypertrophy

Enlargement of an organ or tissue; in the context of fitness, it is often used to describe the enlargement of skeletal muscle.

Posture

The relative disposition of the body parts in relation to the physical position, such as standing, lying down, and sitting.

Muscle Imbalance

When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships.

Unilateral

Relating to one side of the body.

Bilateral

Relating to two sides of the body.

Range of Motion (ROM)

The degree to which specific joints or body segments can move; often measured in degrees.

Acute Variables (AKA: Exercise Training Variables)

Important components that specify how each exercise is to be performed; also known as exercise training variables.

Repetition

One complete movement of an exercise.

Set

A group of consecutive repetitions.

Training Intensity

An individual's level of effort compared with his or her maximal effort, which is usually expressed as a percentage.

Rest Interval

The time taken to recuperate between sets.

Training Volume

The sum of the repetitions performed in a given set during each training session, multiplied by the resistance used.

Balance Training

Improves postural control by challenging the alignment of the body's center of gravity with regard to the base of support.

Proprioception

The body's ability to naturally sense its general orientation and relative position of its parts.

Stretch Shortening Cycle

Loading of a muscle eccentrically to prepare it for a rapid concentric contraction.

Super Set

Two exercises performed back to back in rapid succession with minimal to no rest.

Rate Of Force Production

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