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Training Basics
The minimum effective program: the guideline numbers for cardio and strength, progressive overload, sets/reps/rest for strength vs size, zone 2 vs intervals, and a simple 3-day plan.
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Key idea
Prereqs: none. Next: Nutrition basics; Mobility & injury prevention. Sources: US Physical Activity Guidelines, 2nd ed. (HHS, 2018); ACSM position stand on resistance training (2009); Schoenfeld et al., dose-response for hypertrophy (2017).Next: 1. The guidelines