Training
What role does progressive overload play in athletic development?
It gradually increases stress on the body to improve fitness.
How does heat acclimatization benefit athletes?
It helps the body sweat more efficiently and stay cooler.
What is continuous training?
Training with no rest to improve heart and lung fitness.
What is physical performance?
How well the body can do physical activity or sport.
What are some common health risks?
Smoking, poor diet, no exercise, and too much stress.
Why is specificity important in a training program?
It ensures adaptations match the demands of the sport.
How can dehydration affect performance in hot environments?
It reduces endurance and increases fatigue and heat risk.
How does resistance training help performance?
It makes muscles stronger and bigger.
Why is recovery important?
It helps the body rest and get stronger after training.
How can you reduce health risks?
Eat well, exercise, sleep enough, and avoid bad habits.
Why is recovery crucial in elite training programs?
It prevents overtraining and helps muscles repair and grow.
What is the primary risk of exercising in high humidity?
It impairs cooling and increases the risk of heat stroke.
How does flexibility training help?
It makes muscles stretch better and prevents injury.
What affects physical performance?
Fitness, training, nutrition, sleep, and motivation.
How does lack of exercise affect health?
It can cause weight gain and heart problems
How does periodization help optimize performance?
It allows structured training with rest to peak at the right time.
Why is wind chill important in cold environments?
It increases heat loss and raises the risk of hypothermia.
What energy system does interval training use?
It uses both aerobic and anaerobic systems.
What is aerobic fitness?
How well the heart and lungs supply oxygen during exercise.
How can high blood pressure be a health risk?
It increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
How does high-intensity interval training (HIIT) benefit aerobic and anaerobic systems?
It improves both endurance and speed in a short time.
How does altitude training improve sea-level performance?
It increases red blood cell count for better oxygen delivery.
What is fartlek training?
Running at different speeds to build endurance and speed.
What is anaerobic fitness?
How well the body works without oxygen, for short, fast efforts.
What are the risks of poor nutrition?
It can lead to obesity, diabetes, or weak immunity.