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Lesson 4 Vocabulary (Weight Training)

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Definition
Osteoporosis   Bone disease which makes bones weak and fragile  
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Equation for Power   Force times distance divided by time  
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Isokinetic Resistance   Maximal resistance through a full range of motion using a machine  
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Question 1: What is the most popular form of weight training?   Write your answer on study guide.  
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Atrophy   Decrease in muscle size  
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Barbell   Six foot long iron bar  
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Free Weight   Weight discs on a bar  
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Question 2: What is required when doing forced repetitions?   Write your answer on your study guide.  
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Isometric Contraction   Muscle contraction with movement  
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Muscle Endurance   Ability of a muscle to repeat an activity over and over  
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Maximum Resistance   The most weight a person can lift at one time  
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Recovery Period   A rest period after a workout  
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Time   Amount of time it takes to complete a set of an exercise  
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Question 3: Name the two types of weight systems.   Write your answer on your study guide.  
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Repetitions   The number of times each exercise is repeated  
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Isotonic Contraction   Muscle contraction with movement  
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Minimum Resistance   60 percent of maximum resistance  
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Hypertrophy   Increase in the muscle size  
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Set   A certain number of repititions  
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Muscle Strength   Ability of a muscle to exert a force against resistance  
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Resistance   A weight moved during training  
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Progressive Resistance   To increase resistance as you train  
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Power   The rate of working  
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Question 4: What is a burn when speaking of weight training?   Write your answer on your study guide.  
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