Progression

Theresa the deadlifting machine

One of the most common complaints that I hear about exercise is that it gets boring. If your exercise gets boring then you are not doing it properly. A proper exercise program should have a built in progression scheme. There are several ways to make changes in your workout routine that can trigger further progress. In our facility we will manipulate the number of repetitions, the tempo of the repetitions, rest periods, the amount of weight lifted, and the actual exercises on a constant basis. As you get in better and better shape it means that you adapt to workouts much faster and that is why it is important to constantly vary what you are doing. I run into many people that get into a routine and perform the same exact workout over and over and then wonder why they are not getting results. The simple answer is that your body has already adapted to the workout and it will not stimulate further change. It has often been said that the best workout routine is the one that you are not doing and that is because it is different. So if you want to make continued progress you need to make sure that you have a lot of variety in your workouts.

Workout of the Day

10 sets of 30 sec jumprope

1 min between sets