How to engage in strength training for health and fitness

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, it recommends healthy adults the following in order to engage in strength training for health and fitness: 

·     Follow a specific activity plan (workout) 2-3 times a week. 

·     Perform 8-10 resistance exercises per workout. 

·     Exercise all major muscle groups. 

·     Repeat each exercise 8-12 times (reps).

·     Use an amount of weight that can be moved the desired number of times. 

·     Breathe normally while exercising. 

·     Move a muscle or muscle group through the full range of motion. 

·     Warm up prior to and cool down after an exercise session.