Identify the appropriate intensity zone for strength training of an althlete :

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

UGC NET Paper 2: Physcial Education 21 Nov 2021 Shift 2

Answer 1

The correct answer is Medium – 70% - 80% 0f Maximum.

Key Points

Strength training:
- Training perform to build strength is termed strength training.
- In strength training, the intensity should be moderate (70% - 80%) of maximum strength.
Maximum strength: It is the ability to act against maximum resistance.
- Maximum strength is obtained through the method 1RM.
- For an elite-class athlete, the intensity should be high.

Additional Information

Low intensity:
- Low-intensity workout is performed to develop endurance.
- In endurance training intensity should be low and volume should be high.