Are
you no longer seeing results from your exercise routine? Are you familiar
with the principle of progressive overload? If not, this might be what
you're missing.
Your
body has most likely adapted to the demands you have placed on it when you
started your exercise routine. If you do not increase the amount of
weight you are using or change your repetition schemes you will eventually
plateau.
This
is where the principle of progressive overload come into play. You need
to progressively overload the musculoskeletal system and progressively increase
the load as the tissues become accustomed to the stimulus.
You
are probably asking yourself how do I know when to increase the weights I am
using and by how much? As personal trainers, we are here to help make the
most out of your gym experience by keeping you safe as you progress. They will give you suggestions on which
exercises you need to increase your weights and by how much.
Dust off those exercise cards that you have
memorized and schedule an appointment with a personal trainer today!
Blog Post by Eric Chandler CSCS.
