strength and conditioning HAMPTON PREVIEW COACHES PIRATES MEAC OPPONENTS REVIEW RECORDS POSTSEASON principals of athletic development 3. Training Explosively: The amount of force required for a given activity is regulated by the use of two different types of motor units found in the body, fast twitch and slow twitch which vary greatly in their ability to generate force. Football players are interested in developing fast twitch fibers while cross-country runners are interested in developing their slow twitch fiber. The contractile mechanisms of fast twitch muscle fibers are much larger. In most cases, football players are born with a higher ratio of fast twitch fibers which allows them the potential tobe powerful if they train correctly. 4. Principle of Variety: The load or amount of weight lifted for each exercises is the most fundamental component of a strength-training program. The application of the load has a crucial impact on maximizing performance and keeping injuries to a minimum. Overload happens when the body responds to training loads greater than normal. The overload causes the muscle of the body to go into a catabolic state or break down. The body then adapts, through good nutrition and rest, by compensating through the development of more strength or endurance. Intensity and volume are the key factors used to progressively increase the overload. The use of heavier loads increases the intensity. Adding more repetition increases the volume. Each method causes specific adaptations. Increasing the weight and keeping the repetitions and keeping the weight lighter causes improvement in work capacity and muscular size. hamptonpirates.com 2013 Hampton Football 29
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