Four components of a cross training program - Answers 1. Strength and power
2. Cardio
3. Flexibility
4. Sport activity
Developmental imbalances will occur as a result of - Answers not applying all four components of the
cross training program
The sacrifice of what results in poor performance and in increased potential for injury during events for
the strength athlete? - Answers cardio, stretching and multi-directional training
Four things to consider for the strength and power athlete - Answers 1. Use multi-joint, compound
exercises when possible that are in no way isolated.
2. Train each muscle group at least once a week in some form of cycle.
3. Never train the same muscle groups on back to back days.
4. Pay attention to muscles that stabilize the joints such as the hips and rotator cuff
How quickly does the body adapt to a strength training program? - Answers 3-4 weeks
Variety in the exercises for the strength and power athlete - Answers For functional improvement, use
interchangeable exercises that work the same body part.
*Muscle specific isolation is physiologically impossible*
Variety in the number of reps for the strength and power athlete - Answers Variation of weights and
reps trigger different motor units.
-fat loss: 20-25 reps
-general fitness/stamina: 12-15 reps
-strength/size:4-6 reps
-power: 1-3 reps
Be certain that you have spent considerable time building a muscular endurance or strength/stamina
base before moving on to what? - Answers Muscular strength or power rep ranges
Variety in speed for the strength and power athlete - Answers A fast muscle contraction results in the
development of power. The slower contractile speed results in size and strength increase.