Whats the difference? Could someone give me an example of the equipment used? Thanks!
Peanut, this is just different terminology for exercises that typically use the same energy system. They're all anaerobic types of exercises that involve any training that uses any resistance to force muscular contraction.
A few decades ago, we used to use specific types of elastic/hydraulic resistance training, isotonics and isokinematic machinery which were popularly grouped into resistance types of exercises. Weight training simply means you are using weights instead of fancy specialized forces to oppose muscular contraction. This includes free weights and basic cam/pulley systems you see at the gym. Bodyweight training is also resistance training using your body as resistance. Chin-ups, pull-ups, pushups, situps, bodyweight squats/lunges are all types of bodyweight exercises (but are still all resistance type training)
There have been several other terms that have been used, but all are different types of training which aim towards one of three goals…to increase power, strength or local muscular endurance. The difference between each is usually repetition and rest periods. The lower the repetition (3-5), the heavier the load and the more rest period needed (3-5min) before the next set…this maximizes power. The higher repetition (6-11), the lighter the load and moderate rest period needed (1-2min) before the next set…maximizes strength. The highest of repetitions (12-20), the lightest of loads and the lowest rest periods (15-30s) before the next set…maximizes local muscular endurance.
Here's a complete list of resistance/strength/weight training exercises, their execution and type of equipment used.
http://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises.html
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Peanut, this is just different terminology for exercises that typically use the same energy system. They're all anaerobic types of exercises that involve any training that uses any resistance to force muscular contraction.
A few decades ago, we used to use specific types of elastic/hydraulic resistance training, isotonics and isokinematic machinery which were popularly grouped into resistance types of exercises. Weight training simply means you are using weights instead of fancy specialized forces to oppose muscular contraction. This includes free weights and basic cam/pulley systems you see at the gym. Bodyweight training is also resistance training using your body as resistance. Chin-ups, pull-ups, pushups, situps, bodyweight squats/lunges are all types of bodyweight exercises (but are still all resistance type training)
There have been several other terms that have been used, but all are different types of training which aim towards one of three goals…to increase power, strength or local muscular endurance. The difference between each is usually repetition and rest periods. The lower the repetition (3-5), the heavier the load and the more rest period needed (3-5min) before the next set…this maximizes power. The higher repetition (6-11), the lighter the load and moderate rest period needed (1-2min) before the next set…maximizes strength. The highest of repetitions (12-20), the lightest of loads and the lowest rest periods (15-30s) before the next set…maximizes local muscular endurance.
Here's a complete list of resistance/strength/weight training exercises, their execution and type of equipment used.
http://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises.html
References :
http://www.preventdisease.com
Go look at http://www.crossfit.com it is a well researched subject with excellent real world exercises. Look at the free issue of the crossfit journal "What is fitness"
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