Chapter 10: Initializing Program Design

Question 1

Progressive resistance exercise 327

Answer 1

• A method of increasing the ability of muscles to generate force.
• It begins with lower loads and higher repetitions.
• The progressions occur over time, increasing the resistance by a small percentage each week and decreasing the repetitions as needed.

Question 2

Training volume 327

Answer 2

The total amount of work performed within a specified time.

It is the number of repetitions multiplied by the number of sets in a training session.

Question 3

Load 329

Answer 3

The amount of weight lifted or resistance used during training.

Question 4

Rest period 329

Answer 4

The time taken between sets or exercises to rest or recover.

Question 5

Exercise selection 330

Answer 5

The process of choosing exercises that allow for the achievement of the desired adaptation.

Question 6

hypertrophy training 362

Answer 6

The chronic enlargement of muscles