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Training Methods

WEIGHT TRAINING

DEFINITION: Weight training is a system in which series of progressive resistance exercises are used to attain strength, stamina, speed and power.

Weight training utilizes the overload principles. It is the oldest of the training method used by man. Weight training exercises are classified as Isotonic, Isometric and Isokinetic.

Heavy weight—a few repetitions develop strength.

Bloom field’s definition.
I a) Need & Importance

over load principle/Rest period/Exaltation phase. How it is used to develop speed endurance as well cardiovascular endurance etc.

II DEFINITIONS
III Kinds