Amy Ashmore holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. In this 1-hour class, she discusses new research on how to use intra-set and between-rest periods effectively during resistance training sessions. She will also instruct the learner how to program intermittent rest (between days) and recovery periods to avoid overtraining and detraining.
Activity Type
- Knowledge
Accreditation(s)
Module 1
What are the types of rest during training?
- Definitions and key concepts
- Intra-set rest
- Inter-set rest
Module 2
Discreet Movements
- Clear start and finish points
- Work well with intra-set rest
Measuring Muscle Force
- Muscle Force Generation Capacity (MFGC)
- Strength training effectiveness
Module 3
Research regarding intra-set and inter-set rest
- How effective is each type of rest?
- Research study and results
- How effective is redistributed rest training for strength development versus cluster set training?
- Research study and results
Module 4
Research
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Does redistributing inter-set rest periods into shorter and more frequent rest periods during the knee extension exercise affect peak torque, oxygen levels in the muscle, and rate of perceived exertion?
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Research and results
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Programming options
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Best practices
Module 5
Recovery
- Sleep and athletes
- Programming recovery
- Napping
- Recovery lower and upper limits
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Amy Ashmore, Ph.D. |
Release Date:
Jan 1, 2024
Course Expiration Date:
Jan 31, 2025
Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz. You must view the video prior to taking the quiz.
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