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IV Basic Concepts.
V Aim
VI Factors in IT.

Principle is work—rest—work.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF WEIGHT TRAINING

  1. Never do weight training alone.
  2. Always start weight training with a general warm-up.
  3. Warm-up with weight using half of the weight (normally used) and take 10 repetitions.
  4. Always have your purpose of weight training—Body building, Sport, Fitness etc.
  5. All Isotonic movements do with slow speed.
  6. Isometric exercise movements are held at the terminal positions for about 6 to 12 seconds.
  7. Exercise both agonist and antagonist muscles to maintain body balance.
  8. Exercise 3 days in a week (Monday—moderate workout, Wednesday—light workout, Friday—heavy workout).