Training intensity: how long can you keep working at a high intensity?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can follow an exercise programme that challenges my personal fitness levels by working at a moderate to vigorous intensity.
Key learning points
- Move: repetitions of bodyweight exercises need to be performed with good technique to reduce the risk of injury.
- Think: working at a high intensity results in endorphin release that helps you feel energised.
- Feel: working at a high intensity can feel uncomfortable but is more satisfying.
- Connect: keeping a record of your reps and sets allows comparison with yourself over time or even with others.
Keywords
Reps (repetitions) - one full cycle of an exercise (e.g. for press ups, one rep is from the top, down to the floor and back up)
Sets - a group of reps followed by a rest period (e.g. 10 press ups followed by a break and another 10 press ups is 2 sets)
Intensity - how hard your body is working based on the effort you are putting in
Common misconception
Maximum repetitions is the highest priority in body weight exercises.
Ensuring every exercise is completed with the correct technique to avoid injury and through the full range of movement is more important than the total repetitions.
Equipment
A clear space to perform body weight exercises and a stopwatch
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is most important when completing body weight exercises if you want to avoid injury?
Q2.What must happen at the start of every training session?
Q3.Which of the following components of fitness is most important for body weight exercises?
Q4.What do we need when training programmes are really challenging?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following terms refers to the number of exercises you do in one go before taking a rest?
Q2.What is released if you work at a high intensity and helps you feel energised?
Q3.Which of the following is more of a consequence of working at high intensity, rather than a benefit?
Q4.Why should you keep a record of your reps and sets during a training session?
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