Athletics & Wellness
Grade 7
15 min
Intro to Resistance Training (Teens 13+)
Understand safe, light-resistance training principles for teens.
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What Is Resistance Training?
Resistance training is any exercise that causes your muscles to work against a weight or force. This doesn't mean you have to lift super heavy weights! The 'resistance' can come from your own bodyweight, stretchy resistance bands, or light dumbbells. It's all about challenging your muscles in a safe and controlled way.
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Why It's Great for You
When done correctly, resistance training helps build stronger muscles and bones, which can improve your performance in sports and other activities. It can also help with your posture and give you more energy throughout the day. The goal is to feel strong, capable, and confident in your movements.
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The Golden Rules: Safety First!
For teens 13 and up, safety is the number one priority. Always warm up your body before you start with 5 minutes of light cardio, like jogging in place or jumping jacks. Most importantly, always have a qualified adult like a coach or trainer supervise you, especially when you're learning something new.
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Challenging
You are asked to create a "safe training" poster for the school gym. Which of the following slogans best captures the key principles of this lesson?
0."Go Big or Go Home: Max Out Every Day!"
1."Speed is Everything: Finish First!"
2."Just Copy the Person Next to You."
3."Form First, Weight Second. Rest is Your Friend."
Challenging
A training plan focuses on increasing the weight lifted by 10% each week, regardless of how the movements feel. This plan incorrectly ignores the critical principle of...
0.Having a structured progression plan.
1.Listening to your body and prioritizing technique over a rigid progression schedule.
2.The importance of using heavy weights to see progress.
3.Working out on a consistent schedule.
Easy
For a teen just starting out, what is the main purpose of resistance training?
0.To build good habits and learn correct form.
1.To lift more weight than your friends.
2.To get bigger muscles as quickly as possible.
3.To completely replace all cardio exercise.
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