Nothing is
more cringe
worthy than
to see
someone
lifting the
same weights
(that are
too light)
and doing
the same
exercises
all of the
time. Or
cycling the
same
distance at
the same
speed
everyday.
We are
unfortunately,
creatures of
habit. Once
we get used
to a routine
we stick
with it.
Going to
"work out"
turns in to
the same old
program that
we breeze
through
without much
difficulty.
I'm sure
completing
the workout
feels great
but chances
are, it's
not making
much of an
impact on
your
physique,
What is
Progressive
Overload?
Simply put,
progressive
overload is
constantly
challenging
your muscles
and heart by
putting them
through
different
workouts on
a regular
basis, so
they don't
adapt to a
routine.
This
includes:
-Regularly
increasing
intensity by
adding
weight, once
it become
too easy.
-Constantly
changing
number of
reps and
using the
appropriate
weights to
match, to
improve
strength,
size and
endurance.
-Add more
sets to each
exercise
performed.
-Add more
exercises
per a muscle
group.
-Changing
exercise
types to hit
your muscles
in different
ways.
-Training
with
different
Program
Modifications.
This means
doing
upper/lower
splits one
work out,
then full
body, then
focusing on
only a
couple of
muscles etc.
-Progressing
intensity of
cardio
sessions
-Progressing
time of
cardio
sessions.
You should
be working
on more
intense
workouts in
less time,
and less
intense
sessions,
with more
time.
-Changing
equipment
type for
lifting and
cardiovascular
activity.
-Progressive
overload can
also include
adding more
days to your
workout
week.
Once your
body gets
used to a
program, it
stops
showing
results. Use
some or all
of these
tips to
progress,
based on
your goals.
If you want
strength and
muscle,
adding more
sets,
intensity
and weight
is a good
place to
start. If
you are in
it for
endurance
try more
reps and the
suggestions
for
progressing
cardiovascular
sessions.
If you have
a hard time
challenging
yourself and
designing
different
programs,
consider
hiring a
personal
trainer that
will
guarantee
results!
Kaleena
Lawless
Personal
Training
Specialist
www.kalisthenixfitnessblog.com
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