Resistance training is a method whereby we use our muscles to move loads greater than those we normally move. Our muscles adapt to this by becoming stronger, more dense, bigger or more shapely. In addition to being the basis of body building programs, resistance training has much wider applications in sport. Analysis of Training Program 1: 1500m Athlete The seasons training plan is based on six phases, where each phase comprises of a repeated four week …showed first 75 words of 1466 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1466 total…the same excercises on consecetive days. The coach has increased the load each week, only by a small distance. This program is good as the athlete is challenged and therefore will improve. In the forth week of each phase the coach tests the progress of the athlete to calcualate their improvement. It is also good that the athlete can see themselves improving as they are more motivated. This program is excellent for a 1500m athlete.