The Benefits of Lifting Weights

Introduction

There is a ton of information about lifting weights on the internet as many people have their own input, but what are the facts and what is untrue? There are a lot of questions when it comes to the benefits of lifting weights. Does lifting weights help lose weight, will my muscles increase in size, will it make me smarter? There are articles and websites that make a case for all of these as well as even more benefits. You will be tasked with finding out what really are the benefits of lifting weights and be prepared to back up your conclusion to share with the class.

Task

You will be working through multiple tasks as you research and explore various information on the benefits of lifting weights. You will be assigned the following tasks:

  1. Research and record the benefits of lifting weights.
  2. Describe ways to build muscle
  3. Establish what are the major muscle groups
  4. Research lifting techniques and then create a list of safety precautions to take before and during the process of lifting weights.
  5. Create one cycle of a lifting plan

Process

Task 1: Research and record the benefits of lifting weights

Start researching the benefits of lifting weights by reading these articles:

  1. https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/trainingstationhtm
  2. http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/strength-training-builds-more-than-muscles

Assignment:

  1. Create a benefits chart for lifting weights
  2. List at least 5 benefits
  3. For each benefit of lifting weights find an article that supports it and copy and paste it into your benefits chart

Task 2: Describe ways to build muscle

Research:

  1. https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-building-muscle-and-strength/
  2. Watch- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHgR8jlNW60
  3. http://www.builtlean.com/2013/09/17/muscles-grow/

Assignment:

  1. Use physiological terms to explain how to build muscle and give example of workouts that help do this

Task 3: Establish what are the major muscle groups

Research:

  1. https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/teen-matthtm and watch each attached video on each muscle group

Assignment:

  1. Take the major muscle group quiz- https://www.purposegames.com/game/major-muscle-groups-quiz. Record your results and take as many times until you can locate each muscle group

Task 4: Research lifting techniques and then create a list of safety precautions to take before and during the process of lifting weights

Research:

  1. Watch- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k87Bg3S44BQ
  2. https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/best-beginner-weight-training-guide-with-easy-to-follow-workout.html
  3. https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hugo34.htm

Assignment:

  1. After learning about techniques and safety tips create a word document with a list of safety precautions to take before and during the process of weight lifting
  2. Create your own video on how to spot properly and how to use proper form

Task 5: Create one cycle of a lifting plan

Research:

  1. https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html
  2. https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workout-routines

Assignment:

  1. After researching and looking at different weight lifting plans create a lifting plan that best benefits you
  2. Provide an in depth look at each exercise you will be performing throughout your workout and explain which muscle groups each targets and what are the benefits of that exercise.

Evaluation

 

15 points

10 points

5 points

Benefit Chart

Identifies at least 5 benefits of weight lifting with an in depth article that shows each of the benefits

Missing 1-2 benefits as well as articles that support each benefit

Missing benefits and failed to provide articles that support the benefits listed

Explanation on how to build muscle and examples of workouts that help do so

Clear understanding of how to build muscle and good examples of workouts that help to do so

Shows an understanding of how to build muscle with examples of workouts that help

Does not show an understanding of how to build muscle and examples of workouts are not helpful

Major Muscle Group Test

Student answers all correctly on first time

Student answers all correctly on second time

Student answers all correctly on third time

Weight lifting technique and safety checklist

Creates a clear thorough safety checklist and video shows proper form on all lifts

Creates a safety checklist that leaves out one or two precautions and video shows proper form on almost all lifts

Creates a safety checklist that leaves out many precautions and video does not show proper form on the lifts performed

Weight Lifting Plan

Lifting plan is very well laid out with an in depth look at every exercise that will be performed along with what muscles are targeted and the benefits

Lifting plain is laid out well but lacks in depth looks at two or three exercise that will be performed along with what muscles are targeted and the benefits

Lifting plan is not well laid out and lacks in depth looks at three or more exercises that will be performed along with what muscles are targeted and the benefits

Conclusion

After completing these tasks, you probably have learned from this web quest there are many benefits of lifting weights. I hope you enjoyed learning about lifting weights and exploring quality websites for doing so. Do you feel like you now know more about the benefits of lifting weights? I hope you gained valuable information while completing this web quest. While completing your lifting plan remember to always have a spot and follow all of your safety checks. Have fun lifting and enjoy the countless benefits.