Simple truth about resistance training by Charles Blain

Every time you train with resistance and you are not experiencing a positive physical challenge, you are not going to see any progress in the long run. This is usually why people experience the 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 do the same 10 reps at 20 pounds without any effort. With everything being equal, your progress usually is correlated to the challenge.

Keep your workouts challenging and your results will follow.

The key to an effective resistance training program is a consistent and progressive challenge

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BIO:

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

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