Training Load Progressions

One of the biggest mistakes people tend to make when they go to the gym is the rate at which they increase their workout intensity. Some don't push themselves enough while others try to do to much to fast leading to injury. Most individuals tend to get caught up in a routine that starts out great, giving them immediate results, but then they hit a plateau and they cant seem to make more gains. This is because your muscles become to the load put on them as well as the same old routine over and over again. So in order to counteract this from happening you need to change up your routine and make sure you keep raising the bar. Muscle confusion is needed to see good results!

The easiest way to tell that your plan is working like it should is the fact that you should constantly be seeing gains. You should have monthly goals to aim for like raising your bench press 15 lbs or losing 6 inches from your waist. The goal needs to be kept in a place where you can see it on a daily basis. So the two key things to remember when approaching a plan is that it is both goal oriented and that there is constant progressions taking place.

As you go on with training you should always challenge yourself more. Set goals with steps leading to completion and when you complete a goal set another one! Remember, you are embarking on the journey to a better lifestyle. You need to continue making progress and keep moving forward!