A set of definitions exists in the Senate ESEA bill written and voted out of the HELP Committee (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions).
Reps and sets are terms used by exercise professionals, athletes and individuals in the gym. They provide structure and organization to your workout. If you work with a personal trainer or physical therapist, she will prescribe an exercise based on a specific number of sets and reps.
Reps (short for ârepetitionsâ) are the number of times you move a weight from point A to point B during a set of an exercise. The lighter the weight, the more reps you will be able to lift it for. The heavier the weight, the fewer reps youâll be able to lift it for. Obvious, I know. But, as you can see, reps and intensity go hand in hand most of the time. Meaningâ¦. 1  The more reps you can lift a weight for = the lower your training intensity is. 2  The fewer reps you can lift a weight for = the higher your training intensity is.