Resistance training involves the performance of physical exercises that are designed to improve muscular strength and endurance. These types of exercises cause the muscles to contract against an external resistance, such as free weights (e.g. dumbbells), weight machines, resistance bands, or body weight.
It is important to understand the terms repetitions and sets in resistance training.
The exercises performed during your resistance training should focus on functional movement patterns. Functional movements are movements you do in your daily life. The categories of functional movements include:
You can create so many different exercises going off of these functional movement patterns. Your workout never has to be boring or repetitive. Try to get creative with different movements but remember to always listen to your body! Remember to talk to your doctor or health care provider to see if resistance training is right for you.
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If you have been cleared by a doctor or health care professional to participate in unsupervised exercise training, please visit your program information under the settings menu tab. You will have to cancel your current program and create a new account under ‘Join For Free’ on the main website. Please complete the screening process and select the Exercise + Breathe + Learn + Move plan. You will then have access to your personalized exercise plan!
Do not begin any exercises / stop exercising immediately if you have/develop:
Increase weight or consider attending a fitness facility
Remember to increase the number of breaks you take during each exercise