Short & long term effects of exercise

Define delayed onset of muscular soreness (DOMS).

Explain how massage can reduce the effect of DOMS.

Analyse how the long-term effects of regular continuous training would improve a runner’s performance in a marathon.

Identify three short term effects of exercise.

A cool down and stretching are two ways to recover from vigorous exercise.

Explain two other ways to improve recovery from vigorous exercise.

Delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) can occur after vigorous exercise.

Evaluate the use of ice baths to prevent DOMS.

Using the principles of training, analyse how the long-term benefits of training are important to a games player.

Michael is starting a 12-week training programme.

State four reasons why Michael should test his levels of fitness before starting his 12-week training programme.

Identify four long-term effects of exercise.

Explain how Michael would apply the FITT principle to bring about an improvement in his fitness levels.

State two parts that Michael should include in a warm up before a training session.

Explain four reasons why Michael should warm up before taking part in a training session.

Which one of these describes muscular hypertrophy?