Hitch Fit Living Magazine Volume 5 - March/April 2016 | Page 42
Now one of the biggest mistakes people make is they stick with the same weight/resistance
for too long or just never increase the weight at all. An example being performing a leg
press at 40lbs for 10 repetitions for weeks or months on end without any increase or
change. The body, in a healthy individual, adapts very quickly. Typically, the resistance
should be increased in small increments weekly, this does however vary from person to
person. However, doing this allows the body to constantly have the need to adapt or
improve to handle the increased stress put on the body. This is known as the Overload
Principle and it is one of the most important principles to apply when developing your own
program.
In conclusion, proper implementation of resistance training has many benefits and
should be part of a balanced exercise regimen for all ages. As stated above, as we age we
become more susceptible to certain health issues that resistance training can help prevent.
Even though resistance training is important, performing both resistance and
cardiovascular training will ensure that you are taking care of the body as whole. Having a
healthy heart is just as important for your overall health.
Steven Stollenwerk is a Hitch Fit Gym
Transformation Trainer at the
downtown location. Contact him for
training at [email protected].
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