I don't think it's much
different than a weight training session.
Not exact matches
For example, you'll be able to increase the
weight on compound exercise more frequently
than on isolation exercises, while your genetic make - up,
training experience and form and technique will determine the speed of progress for
different muscle groups.
We must also understand that athletic performance is
different than weight loss and
training for body composition.
«Less is more» in bodybuilding means that you don't have
train until you're near - unconscious to make great gains, performing 20
different exercises for one body part won't give you better results
than opting for a wise selection of 5 and focusing on doing them with the proper form,
weight and rep range,
training twice every day won't make you grow faster but it will set you back instead and....
Loved the article, question I am new to this (again) in my early 20 ″ s and 30's I did fairly well with
weight loss and strength
training now I am in my mid 50's and would like to start over, «ground up» My 150 lbs looks way
different than my 145 did years ago.
In the sample recommended
weight training program I am going to describe later on in this guide, I actually suggest a slightly
different method of progression
than the one shown in the above examples.
I believe more research needs to be done into the
different types of gains that are achieved by
training using similar sets (2 - 4) but slightly lower
weights (60 - 70 %) but much higher reps (15 - 60) that may seem impossible but simply come from an initial focus on muscle endurance rather
than pure size gains.
The major issue you will need to take into consideration when balancing your cardio with your
weight training is your primary
training goal; if you're
training to lose fat, your balance is going to be very
different than if you're trying to gain muscle or if you're
training for a specific sport.
With anyone I have ever
trained with I either tried to lift more
than them, or if we were in
different weight classes I would want to do more reps with my
weight than they would with theirs.
Yes, there is sometimes a
different feel, or «pump»,
than that which one may feel using free
weights, especially when going heavy, but band
training works.
If the main reason you lift
weights is to gain muscle, rather
than get stronger, then your
training should be
different.