EDKP 330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Stretch Reflex, Osteoporosis, Heartburn

• School: McGill University
• Department: Kinesiology&Physical Education
• Course: EDKP 330
• Professor: David J Pearsall

Document Summary

Weight lifting may not be suitable for young children. Strength training is beneficial for older adults to stay independent. Common in body building and track athletes. Steroids may be masked by technology now, therefore banking blood is required if future technology is able to detect. To get people off steroid, should be gradual. Strength training is beneficial when combined with aerobic training. Passive flexibility: rom when others move body part for you. Active flexibility: rom you can achieve using own body. Some joints may be flexible and some may not. Flexibility should be included in strength training program. Flexibility can be improved quickly (short time period) Rom is affected by genetics, age, gender, activity. Stretch as far as possible and hold. Muscle stretched by concentrically contracting opposing muscle group. Requires partner to passively stretch and resist to contract opposing muscle. Flexibility can be increased by stretch for 30 seconds, or 6-10 seconds for 3 set.