1. MUSCLE STRENGTH MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
WEIGHT TRAINING
MUSCLE STRENGTH
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE

2. MUSCLE STRENGTH
RESISTANCE TRAINING HAS MANY BENEFITS IN RELATION TO OVERALL HEALTH AND IMPROVED SPORTS SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES.

3. Muscle Adaptations
Increased Contractile Force….Your muscles are able to apply more over the same area
Increased number of mitochondria in
each cell.

4. Weight Training BENEFITS OF WEIGHT TRAINING
Increase in muscular strength.
Increased strength in Tendons/Ligaments
Reduced Body Fat…Increase in Lean Muscle Mass
Positive changes in blood Cholesterol
Decrease in resting blood pressure.

5. COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
Strength: The ability of the muscle to produce force.
Muscular Endurance: The ability of the muscle to produce force over an extended period of time.
Power: The ability to generate force in short time period.
Speed: Time involved in muscle contractions.

6. Cardio Vascular Endurance: The ability of the body to utilize oxygen.
Flexibility: The range of motion allowed to muscle/tendon and joint movements.
Nutrition: Choices in the diet greatly effect an individuals long term health.
Attitude/Mental Approach: Setting goals and incorporating fitness into a health lifestyle.

7. What are Your Fitness Goals?
Am effective weight training program will evaluate the components of fitness that are important to the individual.
Decide Your priorities and determine what you will focus on!
Determine if your are lifting for:
General Fitness
Sport Specific
Injury rehab
In Season/Out of season Sport Specific