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Think Thin Thursday ~ Let's Get the Lingo Down First
There are times when a newbie doesn't have the vocabulary for exercise. We are going to describe the most basic of tools we use in the simplest routines we've read or seen. Let's begin with the single movement of an exercise. It equals 1 rep or 1 repetition Several reps or repetitions make up 1 set A few sets, when repeated, become a circuit Multiple circuits will make up your workout One bicep curl or one squat is a rep. You might have 12 to 15 reps that make up your set. Therefore a set represents the occurrence of a certain number of reps. Let's say that you have to complete 12 bench presses. That will be one set of bench presses. Combining various sets of different exercises will become your circuit which might include squats, lunges, bicep curls, tricep extensions, leg extensions, bench press, dead lifts & more. Your workout will eventually be 2 or 3 circuits of 7 to 10 sets with each set having 8 to 15 repetitions. It's not too difficult to undersand is it? Each set may be a different exercise with focus on varying the muscles used. Generally, you'll want each workout designed to work from the largest ... more
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