Wt. Training Terms

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Low-intensity exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness, typically involving continuous and rhythmic activities. Fill in the blank: __________

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Aerobic Exercise

Front

Short bursts of high-intensity exercise that do not rely on oxygen for energy, such as weight lifting. Fill in the blank: __________

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Anaerobic Exercise

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A movement that involves multiple joints and muscle groups, like squats or deadlifts. Fill in the blank: __________

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Compound Exercise

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A movement that targets a specific muscle group, such as bicep curls. Fill in the blank: __________

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Isolation Exercise

Front

One complete motion of an exercise. Fill in the blank: __________

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Repetition (Rep)

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A group of consecutive repetitions performed without resting. Fill in the blank: __________

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Set

Front

The total amount of weight lifted in a workout, calculated by the number of sets multiplied by reps and weight. Fill in the blank: __________

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Volume

Front

The amount of weight lifted relative to a person's maximum lift for a particular exercise. Fill in the blank: __________

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Intensity

Front

Gradually increasing the weight, frequency, or intensity of workouts to challenge muscles. Fill in the blank: __________

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Progressive Overload

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The maximum amount of weight that can be lifted for one repetition of a given exercise is called:

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One-Rep Max (1RM)