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Sequenced variation


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Using the adaptations stimulated by one period of training to exert a
powerful effect on the next period of training; this can result in a
summation of training effect and make the training program incrementally
more effective




Contraindications to exercise for disc herniation injuries


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, Lumbar flexion, lumbar rotation, abdominal exercises should involve lumbar
stabilization




What system of the body is responsible for the strength difference between males
and females?


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Endocrine DUH




What are some reasons that older adults should perform resistance training to aid in
cardiovascular disease prevention?


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Resistance training reduces body fat, decreases resting blood pressure,
improves blood lipid profile, and enhances blood vessel health




Which of the following shifts in muscle fiber type occurs as a result of repeated
resistance training?


A) Type IIx to IIa
B) Type II to I
C) Type I to II


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, A - Type IIx to IIa - this occurs due to the change in the myosin heavy-chain
composition of the muscle cell




High intensity plyometric exercises


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Depth jump, lateral bounding




Exercise intensity


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Intensity of exercise is the main determinant of both exercise frequency
and training duration; the necessary aerobic exercise threshold depends on
a client's initial fitness level, but for the apparently healthy adult is generally
considered to be approximately 50-85% of HRR
RPE scale
METs




Performance in which of the following fitness tests is most likely to decrease in a
client who has stopped resistance training for one month?


A) Wingate test
B) Vertical jump
C) 1RM BP test


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, A - Wingate test because this is a measure of anaerobic metabolism; loss of
muscle CSA and neural factors of strength and power are a slower process
and unlikely to change as significantly over one month




Exercise mode


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Refers to what type of exercise or activity will be performed; mode of
exercise must be matched to the client's physical abilities, remain within the
client's current VO2 capacity, and should match the client's ultimate goals
for specificity of training




Total knee arthroplasty contraindications


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Full squat and full lunge




Overload


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Refers to a training stress or intensity that is greater than what a client is
used to

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