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What is the primary goal of periodization in strength training?
What is the primary goal of periodization in strength training?
- To achieve maximum strength gains
- To enhance muscular endurance
- To prevent overtraining and keep the program challenging (correct)
- To focus on muscle hypertrophy
What determines the proportion of slow to fast-twitch fibers in an individual?
What determines the proportion of slow to fast-twitch fibers in an individual?
- Environmental factors such as exercise and diet
- Genetic makeup and individual differences (correct)
- Age and overall health status
- Hormonal balance and nutrition
What is the term for the principle that demands placed on a system must be increased systematically and progressively over time to cause physiological adaptation?
What is the term for the principle that demands placed on a system must be increased systematically and progressively over time to cause physiological adaptation?
- Progressive resistance
- Periodization
- Specificity of training
- Overload principle (correct)
What is the primary goal of classical periodization in strength training?
What is the primary goal of classical periodization in strength training?
What is the term for the variation in training programs to prevent overtraining and keep the program challenging?
What is the term for the variation in training programs to prevent overtraining and keep the program challenging?
What is the recommended daily protein intake for strength development?
What is the recommended daily protein intake for strength development?
How often should a total body workout be performed for significant strength gains?
How often should a total body workout be performed for significant strength gains?
What is the primary objective of plyometric exercises?
What is the primary objective of plyometric exercises?
What is the recommended rest interval after a maximum strength workout?
What is the recommended rest interval after a maximum strength workout?
Why are core strength training exercises important?
Why are core strength training exercises important?
What is the benefit of using stability balls in strength training?
What is the benefit of using stability balls in strength training?
What is the danger of ignoring muscle soreness during strength training?
What is the danger of ignoring muscle soreness during strength training?
What is the recommended frequency for resistance training to see significant strength gains?
What is the recommended frequency for resistance training to see significant strength gains?
What is the primary benefit of increasing caloric intake during strength training?
What is the primary benefit of increasing caloric intake during strength training?
What is the importance of warming up before a strength training session?
What is the importance of warming up before a strength training session?
What is the term for the loss of lean body mass, strength, and function commonly associated with age?
What is the term for the loss of lean body mass, strength, and function commonly associated with age?
Which of the following is a benefit of strength training for older adults?
Which of the following is a benefit of strength training for older adults?
What is the term for the ability of a muscle to exert maximum force against resistance?
What is the term for the ability of a muscle to exert maximum force against resistance?
Why do female bodybuilders often appear bulkier than female gymnasts?
Why do female bodybuilders often appear bulkier than female gymnasts?
What is the term for the increase in muscle mass, leading to an increase in resting metabolism?
What is the term for the increase in muscle mass, leading to an increase in resting metabolism?
Why do men typically have greater muscle hypertrophy than women?
Why do men typically have greater muscle hypertrophy than women?
