Strength training should be done two to three times per week and include exercises that work the entire body, like squats, pushups, and rows. It provides health benefits such as stronger bones, better balance and disease management. Proper form, intensity between 7-12 RM, and rest between workouts are important to gain strength while avoiding injury. The body adapts to strength training stress in stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Strength training should be done two to three times per week and include exercises that work the entire body, like squats, pushups, and rows. It provides health benefits such as stronger bones, better balance and disease management. Proper form, intensity between 7-12 RM, and rest between workouts are important to gain strength while avoiding injury. The body adapts to strength training stress in stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Strength training should be done two to three times per week and include exercises that work the entire body, like squats, pushups, and rows. It provides health benefits such as stronger bones, better balance and disease management. Proper form, intensity between 7-12 RM, and rest between workouts are important to gain strength while avoiding injury. The body adapts to strength training stress in stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Strength training should be done two to three times per week and include exercises that work the entire body, like squats, pushups, and rows. It provides health benefits such as stronger bones, better balance and disease management. Proper form, intensity between 7-12 RM, and rest between workouts are important to gain strength while avoiding injury. The body adapts to strength training stress in stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
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STRENGTH TRAINING HEALTH BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING
also called weight training or resistance • Develop strong bones.
training, is an important part of any fitness • Control bodyweight routine. It helps make you stronger and also builds muscle endurance. • Boost stamina FITT PRO PRINCIPLE • Better balance FREQUENCY - Weight should be done two to • Manage chronic conditions three times per week, on nonconsecutive days • Sharpen focus for ample recovery to take place. THE DO’S INTENSITY - Strength training intensity should be generally be at 7 to 12 RM, or at no less • Check technique than 70 percent of 1 RM. • Use the appropriate amount of TIME - Strength training should be done within resistance. 30 minutes to one hour per session. • Use proper form. - 1-2 Primary exercises • Practice proper body mechanics. 3-4 Secondary exercises 4-6 Tertiary exercises • Breathe with the movement. TYPE - Free weights • Establish workout balance. • Body weight exercises • Get enough rest. • Circuit training • Use proper footwear and attire. • Isometric training • Warm-up. • Rubber tubing/band THE DON’TS GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome) • Do not rush movements. It explains how the human body adapts to • Do not overwork. stress by improving its functional capacities and • Do not take pain lightly. capabilities. • Do not engage in horseplay. THREE STAGES OF STRESS • Alarm reaction stage • Stage of resistance or adaptation • Stage of exhaustion or injury. BASIC STRENGTHENING EXERCISES - SQUAT AND SWEEP - DIAGONAL WOOD CHOPS - PUSH UPS - REVERSE CRUNCH - REVERSE ROWS/MODIFIED PULL UPS - BACK EXTENSIONS - CURL AND PRESS WITH DUMBBELLS - STANDING TRUNK ROTATION
THESE ARE EXERCISES THAT MAY BE USED TO
PROGRESS FROM THE SET OF EXERCISES: - DUMBBELL CLEAN AND PRESS - LUNGE AND TWISTS - ELEVATED PUSH UPS/MODIFIED PUSH UPS - LEG CURLS ON BALL - BENT-OVER ROWS - DUMBBELL/BARBELL DEADLIFTS - EXERCISE BALL ROLLOUTS - SEATED ALTERNATE PRESS
TYPES OF EXERCISES FOR TRAINING
PROGRESSION • Circuit training • Super sets • Assorted exercise challenges • Strength intervals