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Resistance Training Intensity

Meaning

Resistance Training Intensity quantifies the level of mechanical stress imposed on muscle fibers during strength-based exercise, typically measured as a percentage of one-repetition maximum ($%1text{RM}$) or based on proximity to muscular failure. In hormonal physiology, specific intensity ranges are required to elicit maximal anabolic signaling, particularly concerning growth hormone and testosterone release post-exercise. Precise intensity modulation is key to achieving desired physiological adaptations without inducing excessive catabolic stress. This parameter dictates the stimulus magnitude.