Resistance training Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
Relative contraindications to RT
A
- current or recent injury
- major risk factors for heart disease
- high blood pressure (>160/100)
- diabetes
3
Q
Absolute intensity is…
A
the load in kg’s
4
Q
Relative intensity is…
A
the load as a percentage of 1RM
5
Q
Intensity of effort is…
A
the number of reps performed expressed as a percentage of the maximum number possible