"Exercise physiology is the physiology of physical exercise."
The study of human movement and its relationship to CrossFit exercises, as well as the anatomy of the human body and how it is impacted by different CrossFit movements.
Basic anatomy terminology: Understanding the language of anatomy and biomechanics will form the foundation for all further learning.
Skeletal system: The study of bones and their structures including joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Understanding the bones and how they fit together is essential in understanding how the body moves and functions.
Muscular system: Understanding the different types of muscles, their attachments, and their functions, including muscle groups such as agonists, antagonists, and synergists.
Nervous system: Understanding the central and peripheral nervous systems and how they control movement and function. This also includes understanding the neural pathways that control various functions and movements.
Cardiovascular system: Understanding the role of the heart, blood vessels, and blood in the human body.
Respiratory system: Understanding the structures and functions of the lungs, bronchi, and trachea.
Digestive system: Understanding the structures and functions of the digestive system including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Endocrine system: Understanding the role of hormones and how they affect various bodily functions.
Bioenergetics: Understanding energy production and metabolism in the human body.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws that govern the human body, including the principles of motion, force, and equilibrium.
Posture and movement analysis: Understanding how to analyze and correct movement patterns and postural imbalances.
Resistance training: Understanding the principles of strength training and how to design effective resistance training programs.
Olympic weightlifting: Understanding the techniques and principles of Olympic weightlifting to enhance explosive power, speed, and strength.
Plyometrics: Understanding the science behind plyometrics and how to use them to train for explosive power.
Flexibility and stretching: Understanding the importance of flexibility and stretching in preventing injuries and enhancing athletic performance.
Injury prevention and rehabilitation: Understanding how to prevent injuries and how to rehabilitate injuries if they do occur.
Nutrition and hydration: Understanding the importance of proper nutrition and hydration for active individuals.
Psychology and mindset: Understanding the psychological aspects of exercise and how to develop a positive mindset for optimal performance.
Muscular Anatomy: The study of the structure and function of muscles, including their origins, insertions, actions, and innervation.
Skeletal Anatomy: The study of the bones that make up the human body, including their structure and function.
Joint Anatomy: The study of the different types of joints in the body, including synovial joints, cartilaginous joints, and fibrous joints, and their movements.
Cardiovascular Anatomy: The study of the heart and blood vessels, including their structure and function, and how they deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body.
Respiratory Anatomy: The study of the lungs and airways, including their structure and function, and how they deliver oxygen to the body and eliminate carbon dioxide.
Neurological Anatomy: The study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and how they control movement, sensory perception, and other functions.
Biomechanics of Movement: The study of how forces affect motion and how the body adapts to different types of movement. This includes factors such as joint angles, muscle activation, and movement patterns.
Sports Medicine and Orthopedics: The study of injuries and disorders related to physical activity, including their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Biomechanics of Lifting: The study of how to optimize lifting technique to minimize injury and maximize performance in exercises such as the squat, deadlift, and clean and jerk.
Kinematic Analysis: A method of analyzing movement that considers factors such as motion trajectory, velocity, acceleration, and force.
Neuromuscular Function: The study of the communication between the nervous system and muscles or groups of muscles, including muscular control, activation, and coordination.
Biomechanics of Running: The study of how to optimize running technique, minimize injury and optimize performance in running movements.
Metabolic Anatomy: The study of the metabolism, energy transfer and use, and how the body adapts to different types of activities and fuels.
"It is one of the allied health professions."
"Exercise physiologists study the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise."
"Exercise physiologists utilize education, lifestyle intervention, and specific forms of exercise to rehabilitate and manage acute and chronic injuries and conditions."
"Understanding the effect of exercise involves studying specific changes in muscular, cardiovascular, and neurohumoral systems."
"Specific changes in muscular, cardiovascular, and neurohumoral systems lead to changes in functional capacity and strength due to endurance training or strength training."
"The effect of training on the body has been defined as the reaction to the adaptive responses of the body arising from exercise or as an elevation of metabolism produced by exercise."
"Exercise physiologists study the effect of exercise on pathology."
"Exercise physiologists study the effect of exercise on pathology to understand how exercise can reduce or reverse disease progression."
"Exercise physiologists are the highest qualified exercise professionals."
"Exercise physiologists utilize education, lifestyle intervention, and specific forms of exercise to rehabilitate and manage acute and chronic injuries and conditions."
"The reaction to the adaptive responses of the body arising from exercise."
"Exercise produces an elevation of metabolism."
"Exercise physiologists focus on the mechanisms by which exercise can reduce or reverse disease progression."
"Exercise physiologists study the chronic adaptations to exercise."
"Exercise physiologists study the acute responses to exercise."
"Endurance training leads to changes in functional capacity and strength."
"Strength training leads to changes in functional capacity and strength."
"Muscular, cardiovascular, and neurohumoral systems are the primary systems studied in exercise physiology."
"Exercise physiologists are the highest qualified exercise professionals."