Simple truth about resistance training

Written by Charles Blain


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Every time you train with resistance and you are not experiencing a positive physical challenge, you are not going to see any progress inrepparttar long run. This is usually why people experiencerepparttar 115452 dreaded plateau. The one principle of resistance training that most people forget about is Progressive Loading. Progressive loading means that your muscles are always being challenged. It does not means that you have to push heavier and heavier load at each and every workout. It means always forcing you muscles to adapt. This can be accomplished with all kind of weights. You can accomplish progressive loading by varying. Load (weights), Types of exercises, time under tension and frequency If you do 10 reps of biceps curls, every single workout with 20 pounds. At first this might be challenging but, at one point, you are going to be able to dorepparttar 115453 same 10 reps at 20 pounds without any effort. With everything being equal, your progress usually is correlated torepparttar 115454 challenge. Keep your workouts challenging and your results will follow. The key to an effective resistance training program is a consistent and progressive challenge



Charles Blain is the owner of FitMind personal training and he is a certified personal fitness trainer.He also exposes the shocking and sometimes frightening truth behind the weight loss and nutritional supplement industries. He can be contacted at www.thefitmind.com


OVER-TRAINING

Written by Gil Burgos


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People are underrepparttar notion thatrepparttar 115451 workout produces growth. This is why they do so much volume. If that wasrepparttar 115452 case, every body inrepparttar 115453 gym would have 20 inch arms. They fail to remember thatrepparttar 115454 workout only STIMULATES growth. Remember, it isrepparttar 115455 BODY that produces growth, but ONLY if it is left undisturbed for a period of time. And also,repparttar 115456 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.

Coming from a background of competitive sports he is able to train many types of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced level trainee, he can help you attain your goal in the most efficient way possible


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