plan a routine

The muscle is one of the most moldable substances in the world. With thousands of fibers and cell tissues composing one large structure and over 600 of these structures in the body the intelligence and possible formations pliable can be overwhelming. The key is creating a goal and sticking to it. One popular program that sports and conditioning trainers and coaches perform is periodization.

Periodization involves progressive training techniques and programs categorized within a period of time. Example; a female client comes in and has eight weeks to lose a specific weight number. One way to achieve this goal would be to map out each month, to each week, to each day. The first week we would train four times in that week focusing on weight lifting, targeting the larger muscles. The next week we would incorporate routines using the body weight (plyometrics) making the heart rate go up, creating an added caloric burn. The third week we would focus on the large muscles as well as secondary muscles (smaller), plyometrics, and cardio routines creating a circuit (combining aerobic and anaerobic activity). The fourth week would be mainly cardio for longer periods of time. Then we start all over but up the level of resistance. The last week would primarily be intense cardio activity creating a leaner structure therefore seeing the muscular tone defined.

Make a personal plan of action for YOUR goals.

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