DOMS
A psychological condition that results from muscle strain from exercise or physical labor. Soreness is commonly felt 24 to 72 hours after activity.
Physiology, Strength Training
Strength Training
Exercise
What is an “exercise?” An exercise is a specific activity designed to achieve a fitness goal. It is usually associated with performing one or more repetitions (reps). In the gym, we usually think of an exercise as an activity related to developing a specific set of muscles or physical capabilities. For example, while running is
Strength Training
German Volume Training
German Volume Training (GVT) is a strength training routine that excels at helping weightlifters break through plateaus and improve strength. It is often employed when standard sets and reps become less effective.
Physiology, Strength Training
Hypertrophy
In simple terms, hypertrophy means muscle or organ development. It represents the enlargement of tissue from the increase of its cells. This occurs as a result of strength training and other stress-related activities. The term is often used to describe the result of bodybuilding.
Strength Training
Rep
A rep or repetition is the completed iteration (one time) of an exercise. Most exercises, especially those associated with strength training, involve several reps.
Strength Training
RIP Group Fitness Class
RIP classes are group training sessions that use light weights like dumbbells and small barbells to target different body parts for longer durations. These classes match movement to music. They are great for developing muscle endurance and are based on a whole-body approach to conditioning. The classes offer very little time between exercises and operate
Strength Training
Set
Sets are a collection of repetitions (reps) for a specific exercise. An exercise routine might include several sets, and each set might include several reps. An example: Bench Press – do three sets at a given weight of at least eight reps per set.
Strength Training
TUT
Time Under Tension – the amount of time a muscle or muscle group remains under strain (tension) during a rep. Some believe longer TUT is better for muscle development but research shows the optimal time for a rep is 2 to 7 seconds.