Calculations

Question 1

John has been asked to train at 75% 1RM, his 1 rep max is 60KG. what weight should he be

Answer 1

75 / 100 = 0.75

0.75 x 60 = 45kg

Question 2

If John is training at 75% 1RM what type of strength is John training?

Answer 2

Elastic strength

Question 3

When John is training to improve elastic strength how many reps should he do?

Answer 3

12 reps

Question 4

Sarah has been asked to train at 90% 1RM, her 1RM is 70KG, what weight should she be lifting

Answer 4

90 / 100 = 0.90

0.90 x 70 = 63kg

Question 5

What type of strength is Sarah training if she is working at 90% 1RPM?

Answer 5

Maximal strength

muscular strength

Question 6

How many reps should Sarah be completing to improve maximal muscular strength?

Answer 6

1-6 reps

Question 7

Aimee has been asked to train at 50% 1RRM, her 1RM is 40KG, What weight should she be lifting

Answer 7

50 / 100 = 0.50

0.50 x 40 = 20kg

Question 8

What component of fitness is Aimee training when she is working at 50% 1RPM?

Answer 8

Muscular endurance

Question 9

How many reps should Aimee complete to improve her muscular endurance?

Answer 9

20 reps

Question 10

What is the BMI of Michelle - 60kg 1.42m

Answer 10

1.42 x 1.42 = 2.0164

60 / 2.0164 = 29.76 kg/m2

Question 11

What is the BORG rating for someone working between 123bpm - 154bpm?

Answer 11

12 - 15 RPE

Question 12

What is the BMI of Paddy 85kg 1.82m

Answer 12

1.82 x 1.82 = 3.3124

85 / 3.3124 = 25.66

Question 13

What is the Borg scale rating of 156bpm - 172bpm

Answer 13

16-17 RPE

Question 14

What are the three intensities for weight training?

Answer 14

Muscular endurance - 50-60%1rpm
Elastic strength - 75% 1rpm
Maximal muscular strength - 90% 1rpm

Question 15

What are the rep ranges for weight training?

Answer 15

Muscular endurance - 20 reps
Elastic strength - 12 reps
Maximal muscular strength - 1 - 6 reps