Resistance Covered Exercise

The Fundamentals of Resistance Training Exercises

Resistance exercise is one of the three key components in a balanced exercise programme, the other two being cardiovascular and flexibility training.

There are a number of principles, which apply to each of these modes of training and this article covers the fundamental principles, which should be applied to resistance exercise.

When preparing a resistance-training programme it is important to ensure that exercises are incorporated to target every major muscle group in the body.  This is imperative in order to maintain a balanced physique, avoiding possible muscle weaknesses, or postural problems.  The main areas to target are back, chest, shoulders, arms, abdominals, quads, hamstrings and calves.  In some instances, more than one muscle group can be worked at a time by using compound exercises, but it is still important to target each of the major muscle groups listed.

Another important aspect to any resistance-training programme is to allow sufficient rest for each muscle group between workouts.  There is little or no benefit to targeting the same muscle group more than once or twice each week, as when a muscle is worked, it needs sufficient recovery time to repair and rebuild.  Training splits are an excellent way of avoiding muscle over-training. A 3-day training split might look something like this:

Monday: back, biceps and hamstrings, Wednesday: chest, triceps and quads, Friday: shoulders, calves and abdominals

Another key element in any resistance-training programme relates to the number of repetitions performed in each set of a given exercise.  The number of repetitions completed is directly related to the goals of the individual.  Training for muscular endurance and toning typically requires 12 or more repetitions.  Reps ranging from 8 to 12 stimulate muscular growth and muscular strength improvements are achieved when rep ranges of 4 to 8 are used.

The final key element is progression.  In order to enable your body to improve, you must continue to increase the stimulus on your muscles.  This is achieved by increasing numbers of repetitions (whilst remaining within your desired rep range), increasing weights, or increasing the number of sets performed.  It is also necessary to change your exercises or training splits every 4 to 6 weeks to avoid plateaus in progress.

Note from author Dr. Andrew Smith: As part of a general health programme I recommend using a high quality multivitamin and multimineral product, along with an omega fatty acid supplement. 

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Body Bar BBFlex20 ORIGINAL ORIGINAL#44; 20lbs Resistance#44; 4 ft. includes Fitness Tips exercise chart $43.2 The Original Body Bar FLEX 4 supplies a maximum of 20 lbs of resistance when flexed. It is recommended for most users and is by far the most popular model of the Body Bar FLEX bars. This product was featured on CBS s The Early Show as one of the best fitness tools to use in the New Year. Certain abdominal exercises performed with the Body Bar FLEX are covered by US Patent (7 112 166) and with the purchase of each and every Body Bar FLEX you receive a nonexclusive license to practice these abdominal exercise methods . These new and novel methods for strengthening one s abdominal muscles are stateoftheart and allow the individual to build strong core muscles using methods that are easy to perform effective. Includes a Fitness Tips and Exercises chart.

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Resistance Training: Benefits, Rationale, Safety, and Prescription (DVD) $44.73 The positive impact of a sound resistance-training program on an individual’s level of health and wellness has been extensively documented. In Resistance Training: Benefits, Rationale, Safety, and Prescription, one of America’s most renowned exercise physiologists discusses the essential parameters of a scientifically based program for enhancing health and developing muscular fitness. In step-by-step detail, the DVD reviews accepted guidelines for prescribing resistance training. Among the topics covered: health benefits of resistance training, rationale for resistance training, safety considerations of resistance training, participation criteria, resistance-training studies, and prescriptive guidelines for resistance training. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

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Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training [With 2 DVDs] $70.99 Beefed up from 38 to 57 exercises, this new edition of "Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training" is a must for any professional library. It will help readers prepare for the NSCA's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam or its Certified Personal Trainer exam. It will also serve as a valuable reference for personal trainers and fitness instructors. Also, college and university faculty who teach courses in resistance training can use the manual and DVDs to complement hands-on instruction and demonstration or to teach exercise technique without going to a weight room. This resource provides clear descriptions for those performing resistance training exercises or for those who instruct others. The manual gives detailed explanations on technique for each free-weight and machine exercise, and the accompanying DVDs show the movements for each exercise in action. Readers using this manual to study for the CSCS or NSCA-CPT exams will find this resource particularly helpful as they prepare for exam questions relating to anatomy, biomechanics, program design, and exercise technique. "Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Second Edition, " contains the following features: -Extremely thorough checklists for 57 resistance training exercises, helping readers safely perform the exercises or oversee the safe and correct performance of them -Instruction from experts who were selected and approved by the NSCA -Over 140 photos that demonstrate proper execution of the exercises -Accurate exercise technique for each exercise on the DVDs, which also highlights some of the most common incorrect techniques The manual and DVDs supply 5 total-body, 14 lower-body, 36 upper-body, and 2 abdominal exercises. For each exercise, the manual details the type of exercise (e.g., whether it is a single-joint or multi-joint exercise), the predominant muscle groups and muscles involved, and technique guidelines from beginning to end, including starting position, downward movements, and upward movements. When appropriate, the manual also covers transitions, catches, and other phases. It offers spotting guidelines, safety suggestions, weight belt recommendations, and breathing guidelines. The result is a complete manual with expert guidance in safely performing common resistance training exercises--something that both professionals and students can use to further their careers.

Fat-Burning Exercise: Strategies to Burn Fat (DVD) $44.73 Fat-Burning Exercise: Strategies to Burn Fat presents an overview of how exercisers can maximize the amount of fat that they burn. The DVD also offers specific strategies for increasing caloric expenditure during exercise. Among the topics covered: a review of caloric equivalents, myths and misconceptions concerning fat-burning theory, strategies to increase caloric expenditure, considerations concerning exercise duration, and resistance training as a modality for burning fat. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

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Resistance to Exercise : A Social Analysis of Inactivity $42.9 No Synopsis Available

Light Weight Exercise Stretch Resistance Cord from TKO Sports $19.95 Progressive resistanceIsolation of targeted muscle groupsUpper body workoutsFull range of motion exerciseSoft foam grip handlesGreat for travelIncludes bonus door attachmentLength: 55�Resistance: 9 lbs.To view the other resistance options available for this exercise cord please click here.

Heavy Weight Exercise Stretch Resistance Cord from TKO Sports $19.95 Progressive resistanceIsolation of targeted muscle groupsUpper body workoutsFull range of motion exerciseSoft foam grip handlesGreat for travelIncludes bonus door attachmentLength: 55�Resistance: 11 lbs.To view the other resistance options available for this exercise cord please click here.

Off-Season Resistance Training for Football (DVD) $35.82 Off-Season Resistance Training for Football details the basic elements involved in a proven periodized resistance-training program for football. Volume and intensity changes and adjustments are explained. Instructions for each recommended exercise are included and demonstrated. Key coaching points for teaching traditional power and Olympic movements are also covered. While a specific program design is included, the DVD features a list of exercises that allows coaches to select the appropriate exercises for their teams. Among the topics covered: Periodization, hypertrophy phase, strength phase, strength/power phase, abdominal routine, and Olympic exercises.

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