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  2. Progressive overload - Wikipedia

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    Progressive overload is a method of strength training and hypertrophy training that advocates for the gradual increase of the stress placed upon the musculoskeletal and nervous system. [1] The principle of progressive overload suggests that the continual increase in the total workload during training sessions will stimulate muscle growth and ...

  3. Power training - Wikipedia

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    Power training may also involve contrasting exercises such as heavy lifts and plyometrics, known as complex training, in an attempt to combine the maximal lifting exertions with dynamic movements. This combination of a high strength exercise with a high speed exercise may lead to an increased ability to apply power. Power training frequently ...

  4. Calisthenics - Wikipedia

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    School children perform sit-ups, a common type of calisthenic, during a school fitness day.. Calisthenics (American English) or callisthenics (British English) (/ ˌ k æ l ɪ s ˈ θ ɛ n ɪ k s /) is a form of strength training that utilizes an individual's body weight as resistance to perform multi-joint, compound movements with little or no equipment.

  5. 12 Dumbbell Workouts That Build Strength and Muscle - AOL

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    These 12 dumbbell workout routines prove how useful and versatile the equipment can be for lifters of all experience levels to do a range of exercises.

  6. Fitness boot camp - Wikipedia

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    It is called "boot camp" because it trains groups of people, may be outdoors and may involve physical training similar to that used by the military or activities borrowed from military basic training. The term "boot camp" is currently used in the fitness industry to describe group fitness classes that promote fat loss, camaraderie, and team ...

  7. Functional training - Wikipedia

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    Functional Strength Training is a fitness approach designed to enhance the body's ability to perform everyday movements with ease and efficiency. Unlike traditional strength training that isolates specific muscle groups, functional training focuses on exercises that mimic real-life activities, such as lifting , squatting , and climbing .

  8. Strongman - Wikipedia

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    Strongman is a competitive strength sport which tests athletes' physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events. Strongman competitions are known for their intensity, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limits. [1] In modern strongman, athletes compete to score points based on their relative position in an ...

  9. T-groups - Wikipedia

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    A T-group or training group (sometimes also referred to as sensitivity-training group, human relations training group or encounter group) is a form of group training where participants (typically between eight and fifteen people) learn about themselves (and about small group processes in general) through their interaction with each other.