Vocabulary Flashcards

Chapter 14 - Achieving Muscular Fitness

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Spotter

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Spotter…

Someone who assists the weightlifter.

Negatives

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Eccentric Contractions

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Set

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In weight training, a group of successive repetitions without

rest.

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Isometric

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Isometric…

A static muscle contraction against an immovable resistance. The

muscle length remains constant while muscle tension increases.

1 RM

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One Repetition Maximum - the most weight you can properly lift through

the full range of motion one time.

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Isokinetic

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Training in which the length of the muscle changes while the contraction is performed at a constant speed. A weight machine provides maximum

resistance throughout the entire range of motion.

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Specificity

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Improvement occurring only in the fitness area which is exercised. You

must work the exact muscle group that you wish to develop.

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Isotonic

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A muscle contraction involving shortening and lengthening of the muscles and movement of a joint.

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Progression

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Gradual increase in exercise or activity over a period of time. The

muscle must lift more each time if it is to become progressively stronger.

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Overload Principle

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One of the principles of training which determines the effectiveness of a

training program. It involves adjusting the frequency, intensity, time, and type

of exercise.

Overload Principle…

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