Strength and Conditioning - Test 2

Strength

Ability of muscle to generate force against a resistance; built bu doing resistance training; leads to muscle hypertrophy

Conditioning

Improving efficiency, increasing endurance, enabling better performance

Recovery

Facilitating recuperation after physical exertion

Specificity

Tailor exercise to the desired outcome

Individuality

Everyone responds different to training

Reversibility

Use it or lose it

Aerobic

Produces energy via Oxygen; used in exercises that require endurance

Anaerobic

Does not need oxygen or energy production; uses energy stored in cells, limited energy stored so this system cannot be used for long-lasting exercise

Periodization

Structured training program using particular cycles followed by rest, goal is to improve performance; First developed in 1960s

Phase 1

low volume, high reps

Phase 2

low-moderate volume, lower reps

Phase 3

moderate-high volume, ,moderate reps

Phase 4

high volume, low reps

Phase 5

moderate volume, low reps

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desire to support athlete training by seeking improves athletic performance and reduced injury through sport science

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desire to motivate, educate, and train clients to achieve their personal health and fitness goals

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