Transcript Strength training

STRENGTH TRAINING
WHAT IS IT?
 STRENGTH TRAINING = an exercise in which force is exerted
against “resistance”
 What is the resistance in an exercise with weights? – weights
 What is the resistance in a “calisthenics” (body only – i.e. push-up) exercise?
– body weight
 Strength training builds:
 Strength
 Anaerobic endurance
 Size of skeletal muscles
WHY DO IT?
 What are the benefits of strength training?
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 protects bone health and muscle mass
 makes you stronger and fitter
 helps you develop better body mechanics
 plays a role in disease prevention
 boosts energy levels and improves your mood
 translates to more calories burned
WHY WOULDN’T YOU STRENGTH TRAIN?
 It’s not good for youth
“MYTHS”
 Strength training will stunt the growth of children
 Strength training is unsafe for children
 Children can not increase strength because they do not have enough
testosterone
 Strength training is only for young athletes
 The sport of weightlifting is inappropriate for children
*When done in a safe & correct manner strength training is
not only safe but beneficial to youth!
**Remember strength training doesn’t require weights
(calisthenics)
WHY WOULDN’T YOU STRENGTH TRAIN?
 I don’t want to look like this 
 Don’t worry, looking like this
requires more than just strength
training! ( you would need to
train excessively & take steroids
to get this big)
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
 Difference between cardiovascular training & strength training:
 Cardiovascular training is aerobic (moderate intensity – longer period of
time)
 Strength training is anaerobic (high intensity – shorter periods of time)
 Cardiovascular primarily strengthens your heart muscle
 Strength training primarily strengthens your skeletal muscles
WHICH IS BETTER?
Cardiovascular vs. Strength Training
*DEBATE
 Depends on your goal(s), but an optimal training plan would include
both types of training
 Can a workout/exercise be both cardiovascular & strength training?
 YES!!! (i.e. circuit training)
 How much do I need?
 Cardiovascular training = 60 min per day
 Strength training = 2 -3 times per week
REVIEW
1. Define strength training?
2. What does strength training build?
3. What are the benefits of strength training?
4. What is the difference between cardiovascular & strength training?
5. Which type of training is better?
6. Can an exercise be both cardiovascular & strength training at the same
time?
7. How much strength training should I do?
ANSWERS
1. An exercise in which force is exerted against resistance
2. Strength, anaerobic endurance, size of skeletal muscle
3. protects bone health & muscle mass, makes you stronger & fitter, helps you
develop better body mechanics, helps prevent disease, boosts energy levels &
improves your mood, translates to more calories burned
4. Cardiovascular is aerobic & strengthens the heart muscle
Strength training is anaerobic & strengthens skeletal muscle
5. Depends on your goals, but you should do both types
6. Yes
7. at a minimum of 2-3 days per week