Physiologic adaptations are specific to the cardiorespiratory, neurologic and muscular responses that are
called upon to perform the exercise. - specificity of training
relationship between magnitude of stimulus or volume of exercise and benefits gained -
progressive overload
-sufficient amount...
Overview of ExRx
Physiologic adaptations are specific to the cardiorespiratory, neurologic and muscular responses that are
called upon to perform the exercise. - specificity of training
relationship between magnitude of stimulus or volume of exercise and benefits gained -
progressive overload
-sufficient amounts improve athletic performance
What is the primary tenet of exercise prescription? - safety!
What are the principles of ExRx? - 1. specificity of training
2. progressive overload
3. reversibility
FITT-VP
What is the FITT-VP principle? - Frequency (how often)
Intensity (how hard)
Time (how long)
Type (what mode)
Volume (total amount)
Progression (advancement)
What is the "floor effect?" - threshold level below which few adaptations occur; not enough
overload to see change
What is the "ceiling effect?" - point at which benefits plateau or are diminished
What are the components of progressive overload? - intensity
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