Power Phase + Nutrition

What is the purpose of PAP (Post-Activation Potentiation) in training?

• To decrease muscle fatigue

• To increase stability

• To stimulate the CNS and increase power output

• To improve muscular strength and endurance

What intensity should be used for exercises focusing on explosive strength such as the one in our power phase?

• 45-60% 1RM

• 65-75% 1RM

• 85-95% 1RM

• 90-100% 1RM

What is meant by 'caloric surplus' in the context of sports nutrition?

• Consuming fewer calories than what is burned

• Burning more calories than what is consumed

• Consuming more calories than what is burned

• Balancing calories consumed with calories burned

What is meant by 'caloric deficit' in the context of sports nutrition?

• Consuming fewer calories than what is burned

• Burning less calories than what is consumed

• Consuming more calories than what is burned

• Balancing calories consumed with calories burned

What should be the optimal percentage of carbohydrates in an athlete's diet?

• 40-50%

• 60-65%

• 70-75%

• 30-35%

What should be the optimal percentage of proteins in an athlete's diet?

• 10-15%

• 20-25%

• 30-35%

• 40-45%

What should be the optimal percentage of fats in an athlete's diet?

• 10-20%

• 25-30%

• 35-40%

• 0-5%

Which of the following is NOT a type of fuel?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins