Without Progressive Overload, you’d Plateau!
Progressive overload is when we apply a new stimulus / stress to the body, forcing the body to adapt and change to meet the demands of this stimulus.
Most women are scared of increasing weight / progressing as they “don’t want to get big”, but yet they want to be ‘Toned’ , without a new stimulus, the body will stay the same. This is very common for those that do the same Gym based classes / group exercise. Their body’s used to the stimulus/intensity, and has no reason to change.
Way’s in which you can implement a progressive overload:
• Increase Weight.
• More Reps or Sets.
• Slower Tempo.
• Shorten Rest Between Sets.
• Increase Range of Movement.
With progressive overload comes consistent progression.