FIT TIP FRIDAY: Progressive Overload
In order for you to consistently see results from your workouts, you must apply the concept of PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD. This concept must be the foundation for any training program!
Progressive Overload = never allow your body to get used to the mode/frequency/intensity of the work you ask it to do. Essentially, if your workouts stay the same a long enough period your body will quickly adapt and cease making the positive changes you are after (otherwise known as a plateau!)
A great example of where you can apply PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD would be to the Plank. Once you have mastered the traditional plank on elbows for about 1.5 minutes or more with good form, try to do them them in a slightly different manner going forward.
You haven’t planked until you’ve tried my patented Cement-Wall-Inverted-Pike-Plank!
In Strong Healthy Woman Boot Camp in NYC & Long Island we use the natural surroundings as the “equipment” for our training sessions (as seen in this pic to the right)
Try this exercise today, and try adding alternating foot taps (grab your right foot with your left hand, then left foot with right) to for an even more advanced OVERLOAD for your core, legs, and entire upper body!
Be > Yesterday,
Laura Miranda MSPT, CSCS
Strong Healthy Woman Boot Camp
Downtown NYC & Long Island
646.454.0777
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