Muscle Fitness
the amount of force a muscle can exert
A muscle contraction pulls on the bones and produces movement of body parts is called What?
Isotonic Exercise
Males
What Frequency should Isotonic PRE be performed?
2-3 times per week
What does power require?
Genes
The way to test your absolute strength
1 Rep Max
What intensity Should Isotonic Pre be performed?
50-70% of 1RM
What does muscular endurance help you resist?
Muscular Fatigue
What type of muscle fibers allow you to be good at sprinting and jumping?
Relative strength is adjusted for your body size by dividing your weight into your absolute strength score
How many sets and reps should be performed of isotonic PRE?
1 to 2 Sets of 10-15 reps
Low resistance and High Reps
What type of Muscle Fiber is best for long distance activities?
Slow Twitch
What is the double progressive system?
a system that increases repetitions and then weight to produce a progressive overload
What is the principle of overload?
A muscle must contract harder than normal if it is to become stronger. A muscle worked against the same amount of resistance only maintains its strength. To increase strength, increase the load.
Who typically has more absolute strength?
Big People
What does your 1 rep max represent?
maximum weight a group of muscles can lift at one time
What is the principle of progression?
For best improvement of muscle strength, increase the load gradually over time. To progress, increase resistance at regular intervals.