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Resistance training works by inducing muscle contraction. Doing this helps build muscles and strength. That is because muscle contraction generates tension on the muscle and forces it to move.

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Training that involves moving against a resisting force?

This type of training is known as resistance training. It involves using tools such as weights, resistance bands, or body weight to create resistance for the muscles to work against, helping to build strength, power, and muscle mass. Examples include weightlifting, bodyweight exercises like push-ups, or using resistance bands for strength training.


What type of exercise is specifically enhanced when couple with flexibility training or stretching?

Resistance training


What type of exercise is not related to resistance training?

Stretching is not closely related to resistance training.


What type of exercises of not closely related to resistance training?

Stretching is not closely related to resistance training.


Where can I find more information about resistance training exercise?

Resistance training is a kind of strength training in which each effort is performed against an opposing force generated by resistance. Resistance exercises develop the strength and size of skeletal muscles. Resistance training can improve overall health and well-being.


What are the four technologies of training equipment?

constant resistance variable resistance and accomodating resistance


Resistance training requires the use of heavy resistance?

If it is a true or false question your answer is: False. :)


How many repetitions are recommended for adults when resistance training?

For adults, it is generally recommended to do 8-12 repetitions when resistance training.


What does resistance training help?

strenghth


What is resistence training?

Resistance Training is simply the basic workout of lunges, push-ups, sit-ups, walking, running at a slow and steady pace, and stretching. It is mostly used for warm-ups at the beginning of an intense or more than 30 minute work out. If you want something to get you pumped for more or maybe just getting relaxed then I would choose to practice Resistance Training daily and allow 1 or 2 day a week breaks.


Which type of training requires resistance to make progress?

Muscular training


What is the difference between resistance training and strength training?

Strength training is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles. There are many different methods of strength training, the most common being the use of gravity or elastic/hydraulic forces to oppose muscle contraction. See the resistance training article for information about elastic/hydraulic training, but note that the terms "strength training" and "resistance training" are often used interchangeably.