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Resistance Training 101

Introduction to Resistance Training

1 hOnline Meetup

Service Description

Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive Resistance Training 101 class at Zenith Star! This course is designed for individuals at all fitness levels who are eager to build muscle, enhance strength, and transform their bodies through effective and scientifically-backed training methods. Key Learning Objectives: Building Muscle Through Stress and Adaptation: Understand how muscle growth is stimulated by progressively increasing stress and tension during resistance exercises. Learn how proper nutrition supports muscle adaptation and recovery, leading to sustained muscle hypertrophy. Muscle Hypertrophy Explained: Dive deep into the science behind muscle hypertrophy, where muscle protein synthesis exceeds muscle protein breakdown, resulting in a positive net protein balance and muscle growth. What You'll Learn: NASM's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model: Gain a solid foundation in resistance training by exploring the five phases of the OPT model: - Stabilization Endurance: Focus on improving stability and coordination. - Strength Endurance: Enhance your strength while maintaining endurance. - Muscular Development/Hypertrophy: Learn techniques to increase muscle size and strength. - Maximal Strength: Develop the ability to lift heavier loads. - Power: Maximize your speed and strength for explosive movements. Fundamentals of Resistance Training: - Time Under Tension (TUT): Discover how controlling the duration of muscle contraction impacts muscle growth. - Progressive Overload: Learn the importance of gradually increasing resistance to continue making gains. - Range of Motion (ROM): Understand how full ROM in exercises promotes balanced muscle development. - Mind-to-Muscle Connection: Master the mental focus required to engage the right muscles during training. - Training Tempos: Explore different tempos and how they influence the effectiveness of your workouts. - Exercise Technique: Perfect your form to prevent injury and maximize results. - Exercise Variations: Get introduced to a variety of exercises targeting different muscle groups. - Recovery: Learn the critical role of rest and recovery in muscle growth. - Exercise Specificity: Understand how to tailor your workouts to specific fitness goals. - Volume, Intensity, and Consistency: Discover how these factors interplay to drive continuous progress.


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Cancellation Policy

Appointments can be scheduled online via our website. To cancel or reschedule, please contact us 24 hours in advance. This allows us to accommodate other clients who may be on the waitlist. Confirmation: Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive a confirmation email or text with the details. Please review this information carefully and contact us if any changes are needed. Joining the Waitlist: If your desired appointment time is not available, you may join our waitlist. Should an earlier time become available, you will be notified and given the option to accept the appointment. Notification Process: Waitlist notifications will be sent via email/text and appointments will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please respond promptly to secure your spot. Automatic Cancellations: If you do not respond to a waitlist offer within 8 hours, the available slot will be offered to the next person on the list. For any questions or to make changes to your appointments, please contact our customer service team at contact@zenithstar.net Note: All policies are subject to change, and clients will be notified of any updates.


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