Muscular Strength and Endurance Chapter 7

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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?

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?

Progressive resistance

Periodization

Specificity of training

Overload principle (correct)

What is the primary goal of classical periodization in strength training?

To achieve maximum strength gains Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the variation in training programs to prevent overtraining and keep the program challenging?

Periodization Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily protein intake for strength development?

1.5 grams/kg of body weight Signup and view all the answers

How often should a total body workout be performed for significant strength gains?

2-3 days per week Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of plyometric exercises?

To produce the greatest amount of force in the shortest amount of time Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rest interval after a maximum strength workout?

48-72 hours Signup and view all the answers

Why are core strength training exercises important?

To improve posture and balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using stability balls in strength training?

More effective than similar exercises on the ground Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of ignoring muscle soreness during strength training?

Risk of injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for resistance training to see significant strength gains?

8 consecutive weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of increasing caloric intake during strength training?

Maximized muscle gain Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of warming up before a strength training session?

To prepare the muscles for exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the loss of lean body mass, strength, and function commonly associated with age?

Sarcopenia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of strength training for older adults?

Reduces risk of injury and fall Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of a muscle to exert maximum force against resistance?

Muscular strength Signup and view all the answers

Why do female bodybuilders often appear bulkier than female gymnasts?

Female bodybuilders perform workouts that fill their muscles with fluid before competition Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the increase in muscle mass, leading to an increase in resting metabolism?

Muscle hypertrophy Signup and view all the answers

Why do men typically have greater muscle hypertrophy than women?

Male hormones allow for greater hypertrophy of each fiber Signup and view all the answers