This article is organised as follows: Part 01: Introduction. Part 02: Classifications of Resistance Training. Part 03: Methods of Resistance Training. Part 04: Miscellaneous. PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction This article provides a brief outline of the classification and methods of resistance exercise. It will look at how we can classify resistive exercise, outlining some of the…

Introduction An isometric exercise is an exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. The term “isometric” combines the Greek words isos (equal) and -metria (measuring), meaning that in these exercises the length of the muscle and the angle of the joint do not change, though contraction strength may be varied. This is in contrast…

Classification & Methods of Resistance Training

This article is organised as follows:

Part 01: Introduction.

Part 02: Classifications of Resistance Training.

Part 03: Methods of Resistance Training.

Part 04: Miscellaneous.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction

This article provides a brief outline of the classification and methods of resistance exercise.

It will look at how we can classify resistive exercise, outlining some of…

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Stretching: What's the big whoop? An explanation of what stretching does for us and why it is the wrong thing to do pre-race!

Flexibility is a fantastic asset, especially from an athletic point of view. Maintained stretching (15-20 seconds) results in the elongation of muscle through a few mechanisms including muscle creep, stress relaxation and the alignment  of collagen fibres (of the connective tissues) along the line of tension. Having longer muscles allows for a greater range of movement about your joints, which…