Minimum-effective doses of resistance training: small dose, big gains!

1 CEC

Presented by Zachary Mang

Common adaptation to resistance training is associated with improved cardiovascular health and functional task performance. Despite these positive outcomes, most American adults do not partake in structured resistance training programs, and many of them cite discomfort and lack of time as their primary barriers. High-volume resistance training sessions require a lot of time and may result in higher levels of fatigue and soreness, which contributes to the previously cited barriers. Thus, in this class, you will learn how to significantly reduce your training volume and time commitment without compromising hypertrophy and strength.

Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between minimal- and maximal-effective doses of resistance training
2. Describe the minimum-effective dose of resistance training required to build muscle mass and strength.
3. Implement a variety of time-efficient resistance training programs that adhere to the minimum-effective dose principle.

This course includes an online video, PowerPoints and a corresponding online quiz.

All course content will be presented to you electronically upon completion of your purchase. This includes the video files, quizzes and certificates (certificates awarded upon successful completion of the quiz).

Learners must complete this course within 365 days from the date of purchase.  ACSM will not offer refunds, transfers, or course credits for uncompleted courses prior to their expiration date.

ACSM does not allow substitutions, refunds or credits for this course.  

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