Weight/Resistance Training 3

Weight/Resistance Training 3

Specificity, Rest, & Recovery

Specificity

• Specificity means the workout should match the desired outcome or goal.

• When the principle of specificity is applied it means that the training is very similar to the actual event where the same muscles, motions, actions, conditions, power, speed, and endurance are considered. 

Multiple Choice

If you want to run the mile faster what would be the best exercise to use to train?

• Run 3 miles

• So lots of squats

• Run 1 mile

• Practice sprints

Fill in the Blanks

After hearing Ms. Mettler's story, what training mistake do you think she made?