Understanding Exercise Physiology

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What is exercise physiology?

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It is the study of how the body responds and adapts to exercise.

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What happens to our body every time we exercise?

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It responds and adapts to the stimulus of exercise.

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What is one way our body will respond to weight lifting?

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Muscles will grow and strength will increase.

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What is one way our body will react to plyometrics?

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Neuromuscular coordination will be improved.

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What is the benefit of having better neuromuscular coordination?

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Movements will become automatic during physical activity, which will increase performance.

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What type of muscle fibers do sprinters mostly stimulate when they train?

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Their training mostly stimulates the growth of fast twitch muscle fibers.

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What type of muscle fibers do distance runners mostly stimulate when they train?

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Their training mostly stimulates slow twitch muscle fibers.

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Do all types of exercise stimulate the body in the same way?

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NO.

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Why is it important for exercise professionals to understand exercise physiology?

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Understanding exercise physiology helps exercise professionals build proper plans to improve their clients life.

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Which of the following is an example of exercise we discussed? A. Weight lifting B. Plyometrics C. Sprinting D. Long distance running E. All of the above

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E.