Master Reversibility: Enhance Your Physical Education Training

Question 1

What is the primary reason why detraining can lead to a loss of training gains?

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The body no longer requires the adaptations it has made.

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The body becomes weaker and less efficient.

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Hormonal levels decrease.

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Neural pathways become less active.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a reversible adaptation?

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Permanent muscle damage

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Increased muscle mass

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Improved cardiovascular fitness

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Enhanced flexibility

Question 3

What is the primary determinant of the rate of adaptation to training?

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Training intensity and duration

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Chronological age

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Genetic predisposition

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Body composition

Question 4

Which is NOT a potential consequence of neglecting the principle of reversibility?

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Improved performance

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Loss of adaptations

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Increased risk of injury

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Reduced motivation

Question 5

How does reversibility relate to maintenance training?

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Maintenance training helps sustain adaptations.

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Maintenance training aims to reverse adaptations.

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Maintenance training is only needed by elite athletes.

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Reversibility is irrelevant to maintenance training.

Question 6

Which statement about the reversibility of cardiovascular adaptations is true?

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Cardiovascular adaptations reverse more easily than strength adaptations.

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Cardiovascular adaptations are not affected by detraining.

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Cardiovascular adaptations can be reversed by increasing training intensity.

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Cardiovascular adaptations are irreversible.

Question 7

Which category of training is most effective for promoting muscular adaptations?

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Resistance training

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Endurance training

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Flexibility training

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Speed training

Question 8

What is the main physiological process through which reversibility occurs?

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Atrophy

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Hypertrophy

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Neural adaptations

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Hormonal changes

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of understanding the principle of reversibility?

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Increased motivation

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Improved training outcomes

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Reduced risk of injury

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Enhanced recovery

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the principle of reversibility?

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Training adaptations can be reversed if the demands are eased or removed.

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The body adapts to the demands placed on it.

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Overtraining can lead to burnout and decreased performance.

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Rest and recovery are essential for training success.

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of incorporating deload weeks into a training program?

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To allow the body to recover fully from intense training.

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To prevent overtraining and burnout.

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To enhance muscular strength and endurance.

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To boost the intensity and volume of subsequent workouts.

Question 12

Which factor holds the utmost importance when designing a deload week?

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The athlete's training history, fitness level, and individual needs.

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The duration of the training cycle.

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The type of sport or activity being performed.

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The athlete's preferences.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of periodization?

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Concurrent periodization.

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Linear periodization.

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Block periodization.

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Undulating periodization.

Question 14

What distinguishes linear periodization from block periodization?

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Linear periodization involves gradually increasing training volume and intensity, while block periodization alternates periods of high and low volume and intensity.

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Linear periodization is ideal for beginners, while block periodization is suitable for experienced athletes.

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Linear periodization is more effective for strength training, while block periodization is better for endurance training.

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There is no difference between linear and block periodization.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT typically a symptom of overtraining?

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Improved sleep quality.

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Persistent fatigue and lack of energy.

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Decreased performance and motivation.

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Increased risk of injury.

Question 16

According to the principle of reversibility, what happens when demands placed on the body are removed?

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The body's adaptations regress over time.

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The body maintains its adaptations indefinitely.

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The body's adaptations are replaced with new ones.

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The body becomes more resistant to future demands.

Question 17

Which of the following is a specific physiological adaptation to increased muscle glycogen demand?

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Increased mitochondrial density

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Increased muscle fiber recruitment

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Improved blood flow to muscles

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Enhanced coordination

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a negative adaptation to training, commonly seen in athletes who perform repetitive movements?

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Reduced joint mobility

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Increased muscle mass

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Improved cardiovascular fitness

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Enhanced coordination

Question 19

If an athlete experiences patellofemoral pain, how should their training plan be adjusted?

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Reduce training volume and intensity, and consider alternative exercises.

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Increase training intensity to push through the pain.

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Ignore the pain and continue training as usual.

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Use more pain medication to mask the discomfort.

Question 20

True or False: Reversibility applies only to physiological adaptations, such as changes in muscle mass and cardiovascular fitness.

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False

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True

Question 21

When training demands are removed, the body's adaptations:

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Will be gradually reversed over time.

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Will be permanently maintained.

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Will not change significantly.

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Will become more pronounced.

Question 22

Detraining can lead to:

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Decreased muscle mass

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Increased muscle mass

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No change in muscle mass

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Enhanced muscle strength

Question 23

The fundamental difference between reversible and irreversible adaptations is that:

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Reversible adaptations can be undone, while irreversible adaptations cannot.

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Reversible adaptations occur quickly, while irreversible adaptations occur slowly.

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Reversible adaptations are beneficial, while irreversible adaptations are harmful.

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Reversible adaptations affect only muscles, while irreversible adaptations affect all tissues.

Question 24

Which of the following statements about the principle of reversibility is accurate?

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The body adapts to the demands placed on it.

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These adaptations are irreversible.

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The rate of reversibility is the same for all individuals.

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Reversibility only occurs when training is stopped completely.

Question 25

Which training method is most likely to promote reversibility?

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Periodized training

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Continuous training

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Fartlek training

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Interval training

Question 26

How does the principle of reversibility relate to designing effective training programs?

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It suggests that training should be periodized to allow for recovery and adaptation.

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It indicates that training should always be performed at maximum intensity.

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It means that training can be stopped without any consequences.

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It has no practical application in the context of training design.

Question 27

What happens when training demands are removed?

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The body gradually loses its adaptations over time.

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The body maintains its adaptations indefinitely.

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The body immediately returns to its pre-training state.

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The body becomes resistant to future adaptations.

Question 28

How does the principle of reversibility differ from the concept of muscle memory?

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Reversibility refers to the loss of adaptations, while muscle memory refers to their retention.

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Reversibility applies only to strength training, while muscle memory applies to all forms of exercise.

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Reversibility and muscle memory are essentially the same concept.

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Reversibility is a more important principle for athletes than muscle memory.

Question 29

Which of the following scenarios illustrates the principle of reversibility in action?

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A marathon runner who reduces their training volume after a race.

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A weightlifter who maintains their training intensity after a rest week.

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A swimmer who continues to train at a high intensity despite a lack of improvement.

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A cyclist who gradually increases their training distance over the course of a season.

Question 30

Which statement does NOT reflect the principle of reversibility?

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Training intensity should be perpetually increased.

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The body undergoes changes in response to imposed demands.

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Adaptations can be reversed with the removal of demands.

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Recovery is integral to any training program.

Question 31

True or False: The principle of reversibility applies exclusively to elite athletes.

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False.

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True.

Question 32

Which type of training is specifically designed to maintain fitness adaptations?

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Maintenance training

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Strength training

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High-intensity training

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Aerobic training

Question 33

What is the main purpose of including a de-training period in a training plan?

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To allow for physical and mental recovery.

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To improve performance.

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To prevent plateaus.

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To reduce the risk of injuries.

Question 34

What is an effective strategy for athletes to minimize the loss of adaptations during a training break?

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Engaging in low- to moderate-intensity maintenance training.

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Increasing training frequency

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Taking complete rest

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Increasing exercise intensity

Question 35

Which of the following adaptations is known to have a relatively high resistance to reversibility?

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Increased muscle capillary density

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Improved aerobic capacity

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Increased muscle mass

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Enhanced flexibility

Question 36

Which type of training is most likely to produce irreversible adaptations?

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Maximal strength training

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Speed training

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Endurance training

Question 37

Which strategy is most effective for minimizing the loss of adaptations during a period of detraining?

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Maintain a low level of activity

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Increase training volume

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Rest completely

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Train at the same intensity as before

Question 38

What does the principle of reversibility state?

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Adaptations gained through training can be lost if training is discontinued

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Adaptations are permanent once they are gained

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The rate of adaptation is the same for all individuals

Question 39

If a cyclist ceases training for an extended period after preparing for a race, they may experience a reduction in their maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max). This exemplifies:

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Reversibility

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Adaptation

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Overtraining

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Specificity

Question 40

Out of the following training components, which one is most prone to rapid reversal?

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Flexibility

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Endurance

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Strength

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Speed

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of reducing training volume?

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Increased muscular endurance

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Reduced muscle mass

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Reduced flexibility

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Reduced maximal strength

Question 42

**Which of the following is a fundamental tenet of the reversibility principle?**

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Adaptations gained through training can be reversed when training is discontinued.

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Training should progress gradually and incrementally.

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Excessive training can result in injury.

Question 43

**A runner who discontinues training is likely to experience:**

Accepted Answer

A reduction in maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max).

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Unaltered body composition.

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Increased muscle mass.

Question 44

**A strength athlete who takes a break from training will most likely experience:**

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Diminished muscle mass and strength.

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Improved flexibility.

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Unchanged physical fitness.

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Enhanced endurance.

Question 45

**According to the reversibility principle, training adaptations are:**

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Specific to the type of training performed.

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Permanent and irreversible.

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Unrelated to the type of training performed.

Question 46

**A swimmer who transitions to cycling will most likely experience:**

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Diminished swimming performance.

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Unchanged swimming performance.

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Enhanced cycling performance.

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Enhanced swimming performance.

Question 47

**A cyclist who discontinues training for several months is likely to experience:**

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Decreased VO2 max, cycling efficiency, and muscular endurance.

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Increased VO2 max and cycling efficiency.

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No change in cycling performance.