NSCA'S Essentials of Personal Training - 2nd Edition by National Strength and Conditioning Association

Author:National Strength and Conditioning Association
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9781450416214
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2012-02-13T16:00:00+00:00

Training Load: Resistance and Repetitions

The training load or the amount of weight to be used in a resistance training program is one of the most important factors to consider in the design of a training program. There are many ways to determine the training load. The assigned load will exert a large impact on the number of repetitions that can be performed and ultimately the types of physiological and performance adaptations stimulated. Ultimately the interplay between the load and volume of training (repetitions × sets × resistance) is dictated by the type of training program established and the intended goals of the program.

Before assigning the training load and the repetitions to be performed in each set, the personal trainer must test the client. The purpose of testing is to determine the client’s abilities to handle specific loads in a series of selected exercises. Once the personal trainer establishes these abilities, he or she can assign training loads.

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