Resistance training
Resistance Training
Resistance training (pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪstəns ˈtreɪnɪŋ/) is a form of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs against resistance provided by your body weight, gravity, bands, weighted bars or dumbbells. Some exercise machines can also be used for resistance training.
Etymology
The term "resistance training" comes from the fact that these exercises involve opposing force or "resistance" to muscle contraction. This resistance can come from dumbbells, weight machines, elastic bands, or the body's own weight.
Related Terms
- Strength training: A type of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.
- Weight training: A type of strength training that uses weights for resistance.
- Bodybuilding: The use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one's musculature.
- Powerlifting: A strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
- Circuit training: A form of body conditioning or resistance training using high-intensity aerobics.
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT): A cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Resistance training
- Wikipedia's article - Resistance training
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