Danielle Redding

SLM 521

Web Dropin #5

Creating a Weight Training Program

With the knowledge gained over this course in human anatomy, benefits of weight training, and how to minimize risks of injury, you are now ready to create an individualized weight training program.

Before diving into it, review some of the web sites utilized over the course including:

· Beginning a Weight Training Program

· Minimizing the Risks

· Muscular System – Tutorials & Quizzes on Skeletal Muscle Anatomy

· How to do intensive power lifting workouts

· Strength training: Ok for kids when done correctly

Also look at the sites:

· Strength training exercises and strength training advice for free

· Weight Training & Weight Lifting Exercise Programs

Now you are ready! Create for yourself a weight training program. Your program should include duration (sets, reps, and rest), frequency (number of times per week), intensity (what percent of your one rep max) and type (free weights vs. machines). Also be sure to include why you have chosen the specifics for your program, for example why you have chosen to do 3 sets of 12 reps with a 30 second rest. You must validate why you are doing things in your program. Also include information learned regarding safety.

I will be available for help but also utilize other reliable resources such as certified strength and conditioning specialists, certified personal trainers, trained coaches, and credible books, magazines, and web sites. If using specific material be sure to site the source.