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GCSE Physical Education · key term
Training in which muscles work against weights, with the exercise and load chosen to develop strength, power or muscular endurance.
Used by AQA and OCR
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Revise: Types of training methodsWeight training involves muscles working against weights. A repetition is one complete performance of an exercise; a set is a group of repetitions. The exercise determines which muscles are trained, while the weight, repetitions and recovery help determine the fitness demand.
Paper 1
Training that uses weights or resistance to develop muscular strength or muscular endurance.
Revise: FITT and types of trainingWeight training uses weights or resistance to develop muscular strength or muscular endurance. Equipment can include dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells and resistance machines.
For weight training, link the load and repetitions to the fitness aim, and include safe lifting technique and the role of a spotter.
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