Page 16 - N U T R I T I O N
N U T R I T I O N Good nutrition is a diet in which foods are eaten inproper quantities and with the needed distribution ofnutrients to maintain good health. Malnutrition, onthe other hand, is the result of a diet in whichthere is an underconsumption, overconsumption, orunbalanced consumption of nut...
Page 17 - E X E R C I S E; P R E S C R I P T I O N
E X E R C I S E P R E S C R I P T I O N Sets Sets are defined as a combination of any number of reps of one exercise. The numberof sets used in a workout is directly related to training results. Typically, two to three setsare used by intermediate and advanced lifters to achieve optimum gains in str...
Page 18 - TRAINING TIPS; FOR BEGINNER’S
TRAINING TIPS FOR BEGINNER’S As a beginner, one of the most common mistakes is doingtoo much. Because beginners often make good gainsquickly, many fall into the trap of thinking that more is better.This may be true later in the training equation, but not for thenovice. Some of the most common injuri...
Page 19 - C O M M O N T R A I N I N G; M I S TA K E S
C O M M O N T R A I N I N G M I S TA K E S 1. Lack of Adequate Warm-Up and Inadequate Flexibility A warmed muscle is a more flexible muscle that’s better able to lift heavier weights and work in a full range of motion.Those warmed muscles also greatly reduce your chance of training injuries. 2. Impr...
Page 20 - S ETTING UP YOUR; PERSONAL PROGRAM
S ETTING UP YOUR PERSONAL PROGRAM It is important to first establish specificand realistic goals. You should determineyour long term goal and then set aseries of short term goals that willhelp you attain your long term goal.The most common goals are: Once you have determined your personal goals, you...
Page 21 - D ETERMINE YOUR; TRAINING MET H O D; Which training method is right for you?
D ETERMINE YOUR TRAINING MET H O D There are three basic types of weighttraining methods: 1. Training for muscular endurance and definition 2. Training for strength3. Training for power and muscle mass You should select a training methodthat reflects both your present fitnesslevel and your long term...
Page 23 - A N AT O M Y; C H A R T; FRONT VIEW; BACK VIEW
A N AT O M Y C H A R T 22 FRONT VIEW Note: These illustrations depicting exaggerated musculature are not in the textbook anatomical position. As such, they are inexact for medical purposes but are useful for a general understanding. BACK VIEW Neck Omohyoid Sternohyoid Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius C...
Page 24 - F I T N E S S
SHORT-TERM GOALS Date Set Date Accomplished Goal Reward ** Date Set Date Accomplished Goal Reward ** Date Set Date Accomplished Goal Reward ** LONG-TERM GOALS Goal Reward! * M a k e s e v e r a l c o p i e s o f t h i s p a g e t o k e e p t r a c k o f y o u r g o a l s a n d a c c o m p l i s h m ...
Page 28 - S T R ET C H I N G; & F L E X I B I L I TY
S T R ET C H I N G & F L E X I B I L I TY Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness and needs to be addressedin a resistance training program. The two main purposes for stretching are injuryprevention and a faster rate of recovery from exercise. Stretching should beperformed in b...
Page 29 - UPPER BACK; LOWER BACK
UPPER BACK Cross Arm in Front of Chest M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : l a t i s s i m u s d o r s i a n d t e r e s m a j o r 1. Stand or sit with the right arm slightly flexed (15° to 30°) and adducted across the chest. 2. Grasp the upper arm just above the elbow, placing the left hand on the ...
Page 30 - HIPS
LOWER BACK Semi-Leg Straddle M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : s p i n a l e r e c t o r s 1. Sitting, knees flexed 30 to 50 degrees, let the legs totally relax.2. Point the knees outward; the lateral side of the knees may or may not touch the floor. 3. Lean forward from waist and reach forward wi...
Page 31 - SHOULDER; CHEST; POSTERIOR OF UPPER ARM
SHOULDER Seated Lean-Back M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : d e l t o i d s a n d p e c t o r a l i s m a j o r 1. Sitting with legs straight and arms extended, place palms on floor about 12 inches behind hips. 2. Point fingers away (backward) from body.3. Slide hands backward and lean backward.4....
Page 32 - NECK
NECK Look Right and Left M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : s t e r n o c l e i d o m a s t o i d 1. Stand or sit with head and neck upright.2. Turn head to the right using a submaximal concentric contraction. Hold for 10 seconds. 3. Turn head to the left using a submaximal concentric contraction. ...
Page 33 - SIDES; ANTERIOR OF THIGH AND HIP FLEXOR
SIDES Side Bend with Straight Arms M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : e x t e r n a l o b l i q u e , l a t i s s i m u s d o r s i a n d s e r r a t u s a n t e r i o r 1. Stand with feet 14 to 16 inches apart.2. Interlace the fingers with palms facing each other.3. Reach upward with straight arms...
Page 34 - POSTERIOR OF THIGH
Stretching the hamstrings with emphasis on insertion of the hamstrings and calves. Stretching the hamstrings with emphasis on the middle portion. Stretching the hamstrings with emphasis on the upper portion. ANTERIOR OF THIGH AND HIP FLEXOR Kneeling Quadriceps Stretch M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E...
Page 36 - GROIN
Stretching the hamstrings and groin with emphasis on insertion of the hamstrings and calves Stretching the hamstrings and groin with emphasis on the middle portion Stretching the hamstrings and groin with emphasis on the upper portion Stretching the groin, low back and hamstrings GROIN Straddle (Spr...
Page 37 - POSTERIOR OF LOWER LEG
GROIN Butterfly M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : a d d u c t o r s a n d s a r t o r i u s 1. Sitting with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight, flex both knees as the soles of the feet come together. 2. Pull feet toward body.3. Place hands on feet and elbows on legs.4. Pull torso sli...
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