Weight Training

Question 1

What does weight training improve?

Answer 1

It develops strength (low reps, high weight) and endurance (high reps, low weight)

Question 2

What are sets and reps?

Answer 2

-A rep is the number of time you do it.
-A set is how many times you repeat the rep

Question 3

How do we apply FITT principle to weight training?

Answer 3

-increase the resistance
-increase the number of reps and sets
-decrease rest time

Question 4

What is a 1 rep max?

Answer 4

1 rep max refers to the maximum amount of weight a person can lift in a single rep. Intensity can be set using a percentage of this figure

Question 5

What is the difference between the 3 endurances aka strength endurance (muscular endurance) ,elastic and maximum strength?

Answer 5

Strength endurance- repetitive movement of a muscles
Elastic-producing movement in quick succession
Maximum strength- single movement against a load

Question 6

How do you apply intensity of the 3 endurances (how many reps and what % of 1RPM)?

Answer 6

Strength endurance- 20 reps- 50-60% RPM
Elastic endurance-12 reps-75% RPM
maximum strength-6reps-90% RPM

Question 7

What are the advantages of weight training?

Answer 7

Can be adapted to suit different performers

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of weight training?

Answer 8

-Requires specialist equipment
-if You use equipment incorrectly it can cause injury