Don't let your workout become routine : For the fastest results, change the number of reps you perform every time you hit the gym. In a Brazilian study, performed by a fort lauderdale personal trainer people who alternated upper- and lower- body training days gained more strength when they rotated among 4, 10, and 15 repetitions each workout. They outperformed those who did the same number of reps every session or even shifted rep counts weekly. That's because changing the load recruits different muscle fibers, which let's you train your muscles completely, the researchers say. Best of all? The approach works for both beginners and experienced lifters, making it the perfect way for anyone to bust out of a plateau.
Thanks for the great Arnold pic! He will always be my inspiration. I think I read the study too, and my personal trainer (also in Ft Lauderdale FL) always mixes things up. He has me do heavy strength training one day, with 6-8 reps, then the next workout is more fast with lighter weights and 12-15 reps. It really works for me because it combines cardio with the muscle building. And like you say, it shocks the body too.
ReplyDeleteKeept the inspirational posts coming, and more Arnold pics!