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Palmer Online: Rest and Recovery


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)

PACE & CCE
 

 

   

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
  • 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?
    • Research and results
  • Programming options
  • 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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