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Lesson 2
Objectives
1. Define weight training
2. Determine the importance of weight
training
3. Identify the difference between
muscular strength and muscular
endurance:
What is Weight Training?

 -a system of conditioning involving lifting weights

especially for strength and endurance

- is a type of strength training that uses weights for

resistance
 MUSCULAR MUSCULAR
STRENGTH ENDURANCE

● is the ability to exert a ● is the ability to do

maximal amount of force something over and over
for a short period of time for an extended period of
time without getting tired
 The
American Cancer Society
agrees that weight training
helps you reverse age-
related declines in muscle
mass, increase bone
density, improve joint
flexibility, enhance
balance, and control your
body weight more easily
Like other physical activities and sports, weight training also gives you many benefits
when doing it correctly. Fahey, Thomas D. (2005) listed by the following benefits of
weight training.

● Increases strength and power of muscles

● Improves the ability to perform daily tasks
● Enhances performance in sports
● Enhances appearance
● Improves self-esteem
● Reduces risk of injury
● Improves back health
● Improves metabolic fitness (insulin metabolism, blood pressure control,
blood lipids, and blood clotting control)
• Reduces body fat—particularly abdominal fat
• Speeds the movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract
• Prevents sarcopenia (muscle loss)
• Prevents osteoporosis (bone loss)
• Prevents arthritis
• May reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and some cancers
• In women, builds strength without bulk
• Increases sensitivity to testosterone
• Provides a fun activity with observable
• Promotes socialization if you train at a club
 THANKS!
Prepared by:
JESSIE M. REYES

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