PRESCRIPTION
OF RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR HEALTH AND DISEASE.
Feigenbaum MS, Pollock ML
Department of Health and Exercise Science, Furman
University, Greenville, South Carolina 29613,
USA.
When prescribed appropriately, resistance training
is effective for developing fitness, health, and
for the prevention and rehabilitation of orthopedic
injuries. Because resistance training is an integral
component in the comprehensive health program
promoted by the major health organizations (e.g.,
American College of Sports Medicine, American
Heart Association, American Association of Cardiovascular
and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Surgeon General's
Office), population-specific guidelines have recently
been published. The current research indicates
that, for healthy persons of all ages and many
patients with chronic diseases, single set programs
of up to 15 repetitions performed a minimum of
2 d x wk(-1) are recommended. Each workout session
should consist of 8-10 different exercises that
train the major muscle groups. Single set programs
are less time consuming and more cost efficient,
which generally translates into improved program
compliance. Further, single set programs are recommended
for the above-mentioned populations because they
produce most of the health and fitness benefits
of multiple set programs. The goal of this type
of program is to develop and maintain a significant
amount of muscle mass, endurance, and strength
to contribute to overall fitness and health. Patients
with chronic diseases (e.g., arthritis) may have
to limit range of motion for some exercises and
use lighter weights with more repetitions.
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