"I've been training since I was a young kid, probably 7 or 8,"
"My father built an amazing gym in our basement and I wanted to hang out with my dad, so I was down there learning the principles of weightlifting."
"I'm not going to put on 20 pounds of muscle at my age and with so many years under my training belt,"
"So why should I come in here and train like a bodybuilder every day?"
Long-term weight training leads to diminishing returns as the body approaches natural strength and muscle limits. Strategic planning and varied training priorities prevent plateaus and deliver broader fitness benefits. Incorporating power, agility, mobility, and stamina complements muscle-building and reduces the need for hypertrophy-focused sessions. Time-saving techniques such as supersets—alternating two exercises that recruit different muscles with little to no rest—allow maintenance of muscle gains while freeing time to develop other skills. Prioritizing well-rounded fitness improves injury prevention and long-term health outcomes while maximizing the efficiency of each workout.
Read at Business Insider
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