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As the battle of the gold rages on in the winter Olympics, it
may serve as inspiration to recharge your fitness program. If
boredom has spiraled into your work-out, your muscles are more
than likely feeling the doldrums too. Nevertheless, the most exciting
way to keep you exercise regime optimized is by mixing up the
routine. It will serve as means of strengthening your muscles.
Variation can be achieved by switching up the number of repetitions,
sets and the amount of weight you lift. According
to many physical education and sport experts exercisers should
incorporate the idea of progressive overload. The concept entails
increasing the intensity at appropriate intervals. Progressive
overload works to also alleviate sore or cold muscles.
During
optimal performance, exercisers are recommended to intensify
their workout or bodybuilding session. Once the muscles adjust
to a specific level, the intensity should increase to the notch.
At the same token, caution is advised not to overload the muscles
to the extent of fatigue which may trigger microscopic tissue
damage. As a result sufficient rest is vital to allow the muscles
to re-build and recover simultaneously.
In the
spirit of the Winter Olympics, here are a few maneuvers to augment
the muscle groups used to downhill ski, snowboard and skate
on ice.
- To increase
your fitness program’s intensity reduce the span of rest between
sets. As an alternative, during lifts intersperse your bodybuilding
by jumping rope, doing jumping jacks, or marching in place.
It will enhance the outcome of your work-out by activating your
cardiovascular system.
- Challenge
the bounds of your resistance training by adding another set
of 10 repetitions or build up to four sets per workout session.
(As with
any fitness program, always consult your physician before starting
a new workout regimen). |
