Basics

Question 1

Why is resting important?

Answer 1

because it’s better for building overall muscle mass. The purpose is to keep stress on your muscles and work them again before they have the chance to fully recover. It gives your muscles intensity over a longer period of time and allows you to keep your muscles “pumped” between sets.

Question 1

How long should you rest for?

Answer 1

45-60 seconds between sets

Question 2

when is resting ideal?

Answer 2

8-12 rep ranges

Question 3

what are reps?

Answer 3

moving the weight load through its complete range of motion in one complete move and back again to the starting position

Question 4

what is a set?

Answer 4

a series of repetitons that are broken down into a prescribed number of repetitions

Question 5

what is the purpose of a warmup

Answer 5

a warm up is designed to get you started on your workout by easing in

Question 6

what is the purpose of a cool down

Answer 6

it gives your body a chance to recover and your heart rate to return to normal. It should be a five to ten minute stretching session or a light walk on the treadmil after your workout

Question 7

what is circuit training

Answer 7

a combination of machines that are designed to be utilized in a sequence and each move is to be performed as many times as possible within a certain period of time before moving to the next machine and whilr keeping your heart rate elevated throughout the exercise.