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Unit 6. Muscular strength and endurance. Objectives. Understand the difference between Muscular strength and Muscular Endurance Recall the three types of Skeletal muscle fibers Recall types of resistance exercises Apply the training principles to Muscular Strength & Muscular Endurance
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Unit 6 Muscular strength and endurance
Objectives • Understand the difference between Muscular strength and Muscular Endurance • Recall the three types of Skeletal muscle fibers • Recall types of resistance exercises • Apply the training principles to Muscular Strength & Muscular Endurance • Understand safety practices associated with weight training
Terms • Atrophy – the wasting away or decrease in the size of a body part particularly muscle • Slow twitch fibers- red muscle fibers that are slow to contract but have the ability to continue contracting for long periods of time • Fast twitch fibers-white muscle fibers that contract quickly, allowing explosive muscular contractions • Intermediate fibers- muscle fibers that possess a combination of the fast and slow twitch fiber characteristics • Isotonic exercises- exercises in which a muscles lengthens and shortens through its full range of movement while lowering and raising a resistance
Terms • Isokinetic exercises-exercises done with special machines that allow for maximum resistance over the complete range of motion • Repetition- the completion of a single, full-range movement of the body being exercised • Resistance – the force that opposes motion • Set- a group of repetitions preformed one after another
Terms • Concentric contraction - this occurs when a muscle produces torque (a type of force) when the muscle shortens. • Eccentric contraction – this occurs when the muscle lengthens due to a reduction of torque or force. Basically, the muscle relaxes. • Isometric contraction - this occurs when there is a production of force without movement at the joint.
Atrophy Use it or, lose it!
Difference between MS & ME • Muscular Strength- • 1 repetition max. • Ex. Bench, squat, cleans, etc. • High intensity • Muscular Endurance- • Many reps over time • Ex. Push-ups, pull ups, weight training • Low to medium intensity
Benefits of Strength Training • Good posture • Prevents lower back problems • Prevents post exercise injury • Reduces fatigue • Helps perform physical activity better • Feel and look better
Types of Skeletal Muscle • Slow twitch • A.K.A. red fibers because they are filled with blood • Capable of contracting for a long period of time without tearing • Best suited for ME Aerobic - Ex. Distance runners • Intermediate • Combination of Slow and Fast twitch muscle fibers • Faster than Slow twitch but Slower than Fast twitch • Fast Twitch • Contract quickly • Allow for explosive muscle actions • Anaerobic – better for Muscular Strength • Fatigue easily • - Ex. Sprinters
Types of Resistance • Isometric: • Force against a stationary object • Ex. pushing on wall • Door frame test • Only improves strength at the position the exercise is preformed (you do not have the benefit of going through a range of motion)
Types of Resistance • Isotonic • Weight is moved through a full range of motion • Most Common Form of Isotonic Exercise is wt. training • Muscle Shortens and Lengthens • May have strong points and weak points • - Ex. Bicep Curl • - 45 Weak Point • - 90 Strong Point • - 180 weakest Point
Types of Resistance • Isokinetic: • Resistance is adjusted to force • Requires special machines • Allows you to provide muscle with max. resistance throughout the muscles entire movement at a constant rate • Usually seen in physical therapy
Principles of Training • Overload - increases weight, repetitions, or time • Progression - when you are ready • Specificity - only expect results from the muscles you work
Principles of Training Muscular Strength • F-every other day for each muscle group • I-heavy weights 60-90% 1 rep. max. • T- Low repetitions 3-5, 1-3 sets Muscular Endurance • F- Everyday for each muscle group • I- Low resistance 30-50% of 1 rep. max. • T- High Repetitions 12-20 reps. 1-3 sets
Safety • USE A SPOTTER!!! • Warm up properly • Concentrate on Muscular Endurance first, once you have the hang of it then go to Muscular Strength. & max. • Make sure weight is secure, use Collars • Dry Hands • Do not hold your breath (could damage blood vessels) • Use correct form (prevents injury) • Balance – Feet should be shoulder width apart • Go through a complete range of motion to improve Flexibility
Unit 6 Test Unit 6 Muscular Strength and Endurance