Strength Training Exercise Lingo Part 1

The BestFit Body

In this week's episode of the BestFit Body Podcast Jules and Elle dive into common words and phrases that you will come across when you are getting started on your strength training journey! They are here to break things down so you are well prepared when you step foot in the weight room! This is part one of a two-part series all about exercise lingo. They cover over 20 different topics in part one! Part 2 will be available on May 25th! Topics in the order that you will hear them are as follows: 1. FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time & Type) 2. Reps & sets 3. Working sets & warm-up sets 4. How to find the proper weight to use for your exercises 5. Range of motion 6. Trial and Error and understanding intensity 7. Ego Lifting 8. Supersets, Circuits, & Giant Sets 9. EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Workouts *link to Smart Wod App discussed in the episode below* 10. More is not always better 11. DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) 12. Rest and Recovery 13. What if I don’t sweat during my workouts? 14. The purpose of strength training 15. Differences between exercise and training 16. Setting intentions before your training sessions 17. Compound, isolation, and accessory exercises 18. Isometric exercises 19. Mind-Muscle connection 20. Understanding anatomy *link to Muscle and Motion App discussed in the episode see below* 21. Benefits to video recording your exercises during your workout More topics to come in part 2! Smart Wod App: https://smartwod.app/ Muscle and Motion App: https://www.muscleandmotion.com/products/strength-training-app/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv6L-Rzq-R3SGQeoSUMlcGWrxINXAkbqO7CmIF2X_3NAcjhfdoEJSM4rgaAjwFEALw_wcB Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [e-mail] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody