BLOG DEFINITIONS

(note: These are MY definitions and are NOT industry standard.  I only share these so you know what I am actually doing.)

A REP – A repetition (rep) is the number of times you perform a movement. It is identified by a number immediately followed by an “x.” (i.e. 20 reps = 20x curls, 20x push-ups, etc.)

A SET – A set is typically 1-4 Exercises that are performed in tandem with less than 10 seconds rest between each exercise. (Example: A set of 3 exercises = 20 reps of curls, followed by 20 reps of push-ups, followed by a 45 second plank) Once Set is completed, there is a 30 second or less rest before initiating the next similar set.

A GROUP – A group is a Set of exercises where the sets are repeated a number of times in tandem. The rest after a Group is 30 seconds.

HIT – High Intensity Training where rest times are short (typically 0-10 seconds between exercises & 30 seconds between sets) and the exercise period is intense or high effort.  Always warm up before attempting this type of workout.  Benefits of HIT involve shorter workouts, high oxygen intake, and extended calorie burning.  If you’re new to HIT, you will feel worn all the way out after the workout for 30 minutes to half a day, depending on how out of shape you are.  When I started, HIT would make me near worthless for the rest of my day.  lol

TRAD – Traditional exercise where a single exercise is performed with 30 seconds or more of rest between each set.

REP UP – A type of HIT where the weight stays the SAME or is DECREASED each set, but the REPS are INCREASED to maintain the intensity.

REP DOWN – A type of HIT where the weight is INCREASED each set, but the REPS are DECREASED to make it possible to perform each rep with proper form.