People are under notion that workout produces growth. This is why they do so much volume. If that was case, every body in gym would have 20 inch arms. They fail to remember that workout only STIMULATES growth. Remember, it is BODY that produces growth, but ONLY if it is left undisturbed for a period of time. And also, body does not decompensate with no training in 2 weeks. In fact, it is recommended to take a lay off every so often.

When it comes to your training frequency you MUST allow for two things: total recovery and total growth. Time in between workouts is vital if you want to see increases in size and strength. In essence, if you don't rest enough - you won't grow enough.

My first client's testimony is a good case in point. By not training so frequently he was able to improve in his Pec-Dec Flye and in his Chest Press. He did this in both weight and reps! In fact, he is rather eager to see what his Leg workout is going to be this week. I will keep you posted on his progress.

Have a happy New Year everyone and keep HITing!

Gil Burgos, CPT

Gil has been training in the fitness industry since 1995 and brings a diversified background to his clients.

Drinking adequate amounts of water is absolutely essential to speeding up this process. Divide body's weight by half, and that is how many ounces of water an individual needs. Eight to ten glasses a day is average; bigger people require MORE. And for every cup of caffeine containing beverage that is consumed, one EXTRA glass of water is needed, as caffeine dehydrates system further. It is amazing how many symptoms can disappear just by being properly hydrated - including depression. When we feel depressed, often rest of body has been dehydrated for several days, and now brain is!

Mild exercise is also a must for arthritics. They may be very limited to what they can do, but any movement is helpful, even gentle stretching. We lose what we do not use! Sitting with feet on a mini-trampoline while someone else jumps on it is a great aid in exercising lymphatic glands when other normal exercise is limited. I hope this is helpful in your support of people who suffer from arthritis. As you know, rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune disease. Glyconutrients are necessary fuel that immune system uses to counteract autoimmune diseases, so that right signals can be sent out between cells to modulate immune system back downward so body will stop attacking itself. It may sound complicated, but put simply, it spells RELIEF - and that's what people are looking for. It is best for overall health when that can be attained through improved nutrition instead of toxic drugs. Carol Koester

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