Types of strength training

• Circuit training


  A form of interval training that incorporates periods of work and periods of rest, with timed stations where people do maximum reps per unit of time
• Circuit training


  • Highly adaptable to develop almost any component of fitness, particularly good for muscular endurance
  • Good for group training
• Downsides of circuit training are lack of records and potential for people not trying to their maximum
• Types of weight training


  • Free weights (e.g. barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells)
  • Machines
  • Bodyweight
  • Resistance bands (e.g. therabands, dynabands)
• Weight training for maximum strength

  1. 8 sets, 1-6 reps, >90% of 1 rep max
• Weight training for strength endurance


  1. 4 sets, 12-15 reps, ~70% of 1 rep max
• Benefits of weight training


  • Increases strength, power, and injury resistance
  • Aids recovery from injury
  • Replicates sports movements (with free weights)