Resistance training Flashcards

1
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Absolute contraindications to RT

A
  • unstable coronary heart disease, heart failure, uncontrolled arrhythmias
  • myo- endo- and pericarditis
  • uncontrolled, severe hypertension (>180/110)
  • advanced diabetic retinopathy
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Relative contraindications to RT

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  • current or recent injury
  • major risk factors for heart disease
  • high blood pressure (>160/100)
  • diabetes
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3
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Absolute intensity is…

A

the load in kg’s

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4
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Relative intensity is…

A

the load as a percentage of 1RM

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5
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Intensity of effort is…

A

the number of reps performed expressed as a percentage of the maximum number possible

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