Resistance Training Concept

any exercise that causes the muscles to contract against an external resistance with the expectation of increases in strength, tone, mass, and/or endurance.

number of workouts/ training sessions per week

refers to the length of the workout

describes the amount of weight lifted and associated to the level of fatigue

can include a single set of 8-10 diff exercised that employ movement patterns and target major muscles

For improvement of muscle endurance, rest periods are shorter but for strengths, rest periods are longer 2-3 minutes

fitness goals, status, and training experience influence exercise selection

PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISES

relies on the premise that to improve, the muscle produce work at a level that is higher than its regular workload.

means the body adapts to be initial overload, the overload must be adjusted and increased gradually.