NASM: Chapter 21 - The Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model Part 2
This flashcard set explains program design as a structured plan to achieve fitness goals and introduces acute variables—key components that define how exercises are performed. It includes specific acute variables for muscular endurance/stabilization and outlines all types of acute variables used in resistance training.
Describe and give an example of full-body exercises:
Exercises include multiple joint movements
| - Examples: step-up balance to overhead press, squat to two-arm press, barbell clean
Key Terms
Describe and give an example of full-body exercises:
Exercises include multiple joint movements
| - Examples: step-up balance to overhead press, squat to two-arm press, barbell...
What is periodization?
A systematic approach to program design that uses the general adaption syndrome and principle of specificity to vary the amount and type of...
What are the two primary objectives of periodization?
Dividing the training program into distinct periods (or phases) of training
Training different forms of strength in each per...
What are training plans?
The specific outline, created by a fitness professional, to meet a client’s goals, that details the form of training, length of time, future change...
What are annual plans? Why is it important to create an annual plan?
Generalized training plan that spans 1 year to show when the client will progress between phases
Gives the client a clear re...
What are monthly plans? Why is it important to create?
Generalized training plan that spans 1 month to show which phases will be required each day of the week
Helps determine when...
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Describe and give an example of full-body exercises: |
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What is periodization? |
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What are the two primary objectives of periodization? |
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What are training plans? | The specific outline, created by a fitness professional, to meet a client’s goals, that details the form of training, length of time, future changes, and specific exercises to be performed |
What are annual plans? Why is it important to create an annual plan? |
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What are monthly plans? Why is it important to create? |
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What are weekly plans? |
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What are macrocycles? |
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What are mesocycles? |
| - Typically 1-3 months (monthly plan) |
What are microcycles? |
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What is anatomic adaptation? |
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What is the process/progression through the stabilization (phase 1) of the OPT model? | Process:
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What is the focus of the stabilization level (phase 1) of the OPT model? |
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Stabilization endurance training: fill in the blanks for Flexibility training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 1 Sets: 1-3 Tempo: 30s hold % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: N/A Frequency: 3-7 times/wk Duration: 4-6 weeks Exercise selection: SMR and static stretching |
Stabilization endurance training: Fill in the blanks for Core training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 12-20 Sets: 1-4 Tempo: Slow, 4/2/1 % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-90s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4-6 weeks Exercise selection: 1 - 4 core-stabilization Examples: ball (or floor) bridge, quad opposite arm/leg raise, ball (or floor) cobra, side (or front) iso-abs (side plank) |
Stabilization endurance training: fill in the blanks for Balance training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 12-20; 6-10 (Single Leg - SL) Sets: 1-3 Tempo: Slow, 4/2/1 % Intensity: N/A Rest Interval: 0-90s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4-6 weeks Exercise selection: 1-4 Balance stabilization Examples: (SL) arm and leg motion, (SL) windmill, SL balance reach, SL hip Internal and external rotation, SL lift and chop, SL throw and catch |
Stabilization endurance training: fill in the blanks for Plyometric training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 5-8 Sets: 1-3 Tempo: 3-5s hold on landing % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-90s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4-6 weeks Exercise selection: 0-2 plyometric stabilization Examples: cone jumps with stabilization: sagittal plane, Frontal plane, transverse plane |
Stabilization endurance training: fill in the blanks for SAQ training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 2-3 Sets: 1-2 Tempo: moderate % Intensity: N/A Rest Interval: 0-90s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4-6 weeks Exercise selection: 4-6 drills with limited horizontal inertia and unpredictability Example: cone shuffles and agility ladder drills |
Stabilization endurance training: fill in the blanks for Resistance training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 12-20 |
What is the focus of the strength level (phases 2-4) of the OPT model? |
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What is the design/process of the strength endurance (phase 2) of the OPT model? | Design:
Process:
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How does a client progress through strength endurance (Phase 2) of the OPT model? | Progression: acute variables can be progressed by:
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Strength endurance training: fill in the blanks for Flexibility training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 5-10 Sets: 1-2 Tempo: 1-2s hold % Intensity: N/A Rest Interval: N/A Frequency: 3-7 times/wk Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: SMR and active-isolated stretching (static stretches may still be needed/used, followed by active-isolated stretching |
Strength endurance training: Fill in the blanks for core training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: medium % Intensity: N/A Rest Interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 1-3 core strength Examples: knee-up, cable lift, cable chop, reverse hypers |
Strength Endurance Training: Fill in the blanks for Balance Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: Medium % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 1-3 Balance Strength Examples: single- leg (SL) squat with cable resistance, reverse lunge to balance |
Strength endurance training: fill in the blanks for Plyometric training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: Repeating % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 1-3 plyometric strength Examples: jump rope, lunge jumps, repeat box jumps |
Strength Endurance Training: Fill in the blanks for SAQ Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 3-5 Sets: 3-4 Tempo: Fast % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 6-8 drills allowing great horizontal inertia but limited unpredictability |
Strength Endurance Training: Fill in the blanks for Resistance Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-4 Tempo: strength exercise (2/0/2) followed by stabilization exercise (4/2/1) % Intensity: 70-80% Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/wk Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 1 strength superset with 1 stabilization |
How does a client progress through hypertrophy (phase 3) of the OPT model? How long will the client be in phase 3? |
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What is the focus of hypertrophy training? What kind of clientele will use this phase? |
For individuals with goals to:
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Hypertrophy Training: Fill in the blanks for Flexibility Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 5-10 Sets: 1-2 Tempo: 1-2s hold % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: N/A Frequency: 3-7 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: SMR and active stretching (depending on the client, static stretching may still need to be used) |
Hypertrophy Training: Fill in the blanks for Core Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: medium % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 3-6 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-4 core strength Examples: ball crunch, back extension, reverse crunch, cable rotation |
Hypertrophy Training: Fill in the blanks for Balance Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: medium % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 3-6 times/week Duration:4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-4 balance strength Examples: single- leg (SL) squat, SL squat touchdown, SL Romanian deadlift, multiplanar step-up to balance, multiplanar lunge to balance |
Hypertrophy Training: Fill in the blanks for Plyometric Training. Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-10 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: repeating % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 3-6 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-4 Plyometric Strength Examples: squat jump, tuck jump, butt kicks, power step-ups |
Hypertrophy Training: Fill in the blanks for SAQ Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 3-5 Sets: 3-4 Tempo: fast % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 6-8 drills allowing greater horizontal inertia but limited unpredictability Examples: 5-10-5, T-drill, box drill, stand up to figure 8 |
Hypertrophy Training: Fill in the blanks for Resistance Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 6-12 Sets: 3-5 Tempo: 2/0/2 % Intensity: 75-85% Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 3-6 times/week Duration: 4 Exercise selection: 2-4 strength level exercises/body part |
What is the focus of maximal strength (phase 4)? What does it aim to improve? | Focus:
Improves:
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How does a client progress through maximal strength (phase 4)? How long will the client be in phase 4? | Progress:
Duration:
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Maximal Strength Training: Fill in the blanks for Flexibility Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 5-10 Sets: 1-2 Tempo: 1-2s hold % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: N/A Frequency: 3-7 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: SMR and active* *may still need to do static stretching first |
Maximal Strength Training: Fill in the blanks for Core Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: Medium % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 3-6 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise Selection: 0-4 Core Strength *May be optional in this phase (although still recommended) |
Maximal Strength Training: Fill in the blanks for Balance Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: Medium % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 3-6 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-4 Balance Strength *May be optional in this phase (although still recommended) |
Maximal Strength Training: Fill in the blanks for Plyometric Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-10 |
Maximal Strength Training: Fill in the blanks for SAQ Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 3-5 Sets: 3-4 Tempo: fast % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 4-6 drills allowing greater horizontal inertia but limited unpredictability. Examples: 5-10-5, T-drill, box drill, stand up to figure 8 *May be optional in this phase (although still recommended) |
Maximal Strength Training: Fill in the blanks for Resistance Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 6-12 Sets: 3-5 Tempo: 2/0/2 % Intensity: 75-85% Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 3-6 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 2-4 Strength Level exercises/body part |
What is the focus of the power phase in general? |
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What is the focus of the power phase (phase 5) ? How does a client train in the power phase? | Focus:
Accomplished:
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What is the definition/formula for power? |
| - Any increase in either force or velocity will produce an increase in power |
The range of intensities is important to stimulate different physiologic changes. The 85 to 100% refers to the intensity for _ training exercises. | Traditional strength |
The range of intensities is important to stimulate different physiologic changes. The 30 to 45% refers to the intensity for training exercises. | Speed |
The range of intensities is important to stimulate different physiologic changes. What is the 10% range an indicator for? |
| - Increases power by increasing velocity |
How does a client progress through the power phase (phase 5)? What is the duration a client will remain in the power phase? Then which phase do they go to? | Progress:
Duration:
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Power (Phase 5) Training: Fill in the blanks for Flexibility Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 10-15 Sets: 1-2 Tempo: controlled % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: N/A Frequency: 3-7 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: SMR and dynamic exercises |
Power (Phase 5) Training: Fill in the blanks for Core Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: X/X/X % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-2 from core power |
Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: X/X/X % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-2 from core power | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: controlled % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-2 balance power |
Power (Phase 5) Training: Fill in the blanks for Plyometric Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 8-12 Sets: 2-3 Tempo: X/X/X % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-60s Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 0-2 plyometric power |
Power (Phase 5) Training: Fill in the blanks for SAQ Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 3-5 Sets: 3-5 Tempo: X/X/X % Intensity: N/A Rest interval: 0-90s Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 6-10 drills allowing maximal horizontal inertia and unpredictability Example: ice skaters; SL power step-up; proprioceptive plyometrics (similar to shark (SL) but can jump over lines, cones, hurdles, or other implements); box run steps: (sagittal, frontal, and transverse) |
Power (Phase 5) Training: Fill in the blanks for Resistance Training: Reps: Sets: Tempo: % Intensity: Rest interval: Frequency: Duration: Exercise selection: | Reps: 1-5 (strength); 8-10 (power) Sets: 3-5 Tempo: X/X/X (strength); X/X/X (power) % Intensity: 85-100% (strength); up to 10% BW or 30-45% 1RM (power) Rest interval: 1-2 minutes between pairs; 3-5 minutes between circuits Frequency: 2-4 times/week Duration: 4 weeks Exercise selection: 1 strength superset with 1 power Example: for chest: bench press (strength) superset with MB chest pass |
What is undulating periodization? | Programming the client to train at various intensities during the course of a week, eliciting multiple adaptations once a certain level of fitness is achieved. |