A Swimmer Trying to Improve Her Stroke Performance Concentrates Mainly

question 45

Multiple Choice

A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training;her training program is an example of

• A)isometric training.
• B)specificity.
• C)tension training.
• D)isolation.

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Definitions:

Tendon

A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, enabling the transfer of force to produce movement.

Proteoglycan

Macromolecule consisting of numerous polysaccharides attached to a common protein core.

Cartilage

Flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ear, nose, and rib cage.

Matrix

The intercellular substance or framework within a tissue or an organism, providing support and regulating behavior of the cells.