Vocabulary Used in Resistance Training

spotter

A performs a vital role in certain types of resistance training when he or she watches, encourages, and assists during a weight-training lift.

hypertrophy

After a period of proper and consistent resistance training, individuals can experience muscular , an increase in muscular size or diameter.

muscle power

Also known as strength or weight training, results in greater muscular strength and/or endurance through the use of resistance to muscular contractions.

muscular endurance

The maximal force a muscle or a group of muscles can exert when contracting is called

muscular strength

is the ability to perform daily activities and desired tasks without succumbing to excessive fatigue and/or injury.

resistance training

is the capacity to contract a muscle or group of muscles quickly with high force.

one repetition maximum (1 RM)

To assess muscular strength, is often used because it is the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift at one time.

muscular fitness

The ability of muscles to contract repeatedly or sustain a contraction without fatiguing is

atrophy

When individuals discontinue consistent resistance training, they will experience muscular