Typically between 1 - 5 with heavy weight
What are the proper number of repetitions for gaining strength?
A process of performing successive exercises, with little or no rest, to increase the intensity of a workout.
What is Circuit Training?
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the organs and tissues, along with the muscles capacity to use oxygen to produce energy, for a sustained period of time.
What is cardiovascular endurance?
A traditional, sustained tension on a muscle for a period of 15 - 30 seconds.
What is static stretching?
The percentages of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the human body.
What is the definition of body composition?
Between 2 - 3 minutes
How long should one rest between sets to gain strength?
Usually between 15 - 30
What is the best repetition range for muscular endurance?
Generally 30 - 60 minutes non-stop.
How long should one work out for endurance?
An effort to propel a muscle into an extended range of motion, exceeding one's static stretching ability.
What is dynamic stretching?
Between 15 - 25 %, with athletes often being less.
What is considered to be a healthy body fat percentage for men?
Exercises that utilize multiple muscle groups at the same time
What are compound exercises?
Typically between 30 - 60 seconds
What is the typical rest time between sets or circuits for muscular endurance?
220 - your age
What is the maximum heart rate formula?
The range of motion in a joint or over a group of joints.
What is flexibility?
Between 18 - 32 %, with athletes often having considerably less.
What is considered to be a healthy body fat percentage for women?
Squats, Dead-lifts, Cleans, Bench Press, etc.
What are some compound exercises?
The ability to repeatedly contract a muscle against a resistance for a sustained period of time.
What is muscular endurance?
Usually between 60 - 80 percent of maximum heart rate.
What is the best heart rate range to train for cardiovascular endurance?
A mind and body practice with a 5,000 year history utilizing various physical postures, breathing, techniques, and meditation.
What is yoga?
Simply put, it is the body's required number of calories needed to accomplish it's basic, life-sustaining functions.
What is a Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
They build the peripheral muscles as well, which are used to balance the the weight.
What are free weights?
Between 60 - 80 % of one repetition maximum
What is the best weight range to use for muscular endurance?
"With Oxygen"
What does the word aerobic mean?
Improves posture, improves performance in physical activities, lessens stress, increases flexibility, increases blood flow to muscles, etc.
What are the benefits of stretching?
Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph
What are the three human body types?